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SJ58 UFA

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 UFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,477 miles

Front washer jets are poor but still ok o/s/r brake disc back plate is missing

Fail 7 Mar 2022 59,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front washer jets are poor but still ok o/s/r brake disc back plate is missing

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,382 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 54,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 46,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,061 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 39,034 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,159 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 21,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,799 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 UFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ58 UFA, 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 SJ58 UFA registered?

SJ58 UFA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SJ58 UFA safe to buy?

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