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SP58 PKA

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,352 mi
Last recorded86,352 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 PKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,014 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear inner brake pads might be getting thin?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Tiny chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 80,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear inner brake pads might be getting thin?

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Tiny chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 71,553 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,518 miles

front pads to big for discs

Fail 25 Sep 2015 123,029 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front pads to big for discs

Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,840 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,030 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,028 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,791 miles

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

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 PKA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

SP58 PKA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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