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SK58 VLR

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,508 mi
Last recorded111,508 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 VLR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 111,508 miles

underside covers preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Oct 2020 111,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside covers preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2019 103,407 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 91,374 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 89,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 83,444 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 83,442 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 77,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,786 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres close to legal limmit in centre

nearside rear tyre starting to deform slightly

Fail 31 May 2013 53,469 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to deform slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,475 miles

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

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

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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SK58 VLR is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK58 VLR, 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 SK58 VLR registered?

SK58 VLR is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is SK58 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 VLR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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