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SH58 BCX

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 BCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,700 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 81,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,628 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,628 miles

Offside Front Power steering component insecure steering rack gator (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 72,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,734 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 61,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 42,955 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 27 Dec 2014 36,928 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 36,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 30,393 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 30,393 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 23,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight leak from the power steering from the o-s inner seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 15,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,660 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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SH58 BCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH58 BCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH58 BCX registered?

SH58 BCX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is SH58 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH58 BCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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