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SL58 PYZ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,332 mi
Last recorded124,332 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 PYZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 124,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,638 miles

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2024 116,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and nearside, and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front inner cv gaiters have slight seepage.nearside and offside

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 May 2023 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 104,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 92,984 miles

Front exhaust flexi ,has slight blow,paste is around joint.

Front tyres wear on inside edges.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage around end . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside ,small cracks on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 92,984 miles

Front exhaust flexi ,has slight blow,paste is around joint.

Front tyres wear on inside edges.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage around end . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside ,small cracks on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 77,422 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 65,617 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel which is indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 3 May 2019 49,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now in the centre console ()

Pass 16 May 2018 35,133 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 27,939 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 27,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 15,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 12,794 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,305 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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SL58 PYZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL58 PYZ, 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 SL58 PYZ registered?

SL58 PYZ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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