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SR58 HEU

2008 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR58 HEU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 129,670 miles
Fail 10 May 2025 129,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,819 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 109,273 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 109,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 100,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 93,930 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,809 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,336 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc grease escaping (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 47,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,204 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,909 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,679 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 29,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,639 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

N/S/R LAMP CRACKED AT EDGE

Fail 20 Oct 2011 23,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

N/S/R LAMP CRACKED AT EDGE

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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SR58 HEU is a 2008 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SR58 HEU, 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 SR58 HEU registered?

SR58 HEU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is SR58 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR58 HEU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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