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SJ58 VDR

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 104,083 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 104,074 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,068 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 90,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,926 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,347 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,248 miles

O/S/R BACKINBG PLATE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,777 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 VDR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

Is SJ58 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ58 VDR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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