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SP58 PJV

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 PJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,001 miles

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,257 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,563 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,463 miles

Brakes starting to bind slightly

Front lower Boost pipe damaged and leaking

Nearside Lower Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 106,281 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes starting to bind slightly

Front lower Boost pipe damaged and leaking

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner C.V boots leaking grease

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,567 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 66,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,768 miles

BRAKE FLUID IS NEAR MINIMUM LEVEL

Nearside 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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SP58 PJV is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP58 PJV, 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 SP58 PJV registered?

SP58 PJV is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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