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SP58 VCD

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,869 mi
Last recorded49,869 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,869 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,559 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,765 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 29,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush At hub fixing [chalked] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush At hub fixing [chalked] (2.4.G.2)

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 21,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 21,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,462 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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 21,456 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 19,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,969 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on the sidewalls

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on the sidewalls

Fail 12 Sep 2013 17,940 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on the sidewalls

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on the sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2012 16,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,258 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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SP58 VCD is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VCD, 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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SP58 VCD is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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