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SJ58 UET

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,390 mi
Last recorded39,390 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 UET
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 39,390 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 39,390 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,604 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,408 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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SJ58 UET is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ58 UET, 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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How do I check the history of SJ58 UET?

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What year was SJ58 UET registered?

SJ58 UET is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SJ58 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ58 UET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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