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SR58 HVX

2008 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,286 mi
Last recorded139,286 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR58 HVX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 139,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All the brake disc surfaces heavily corroded

N/s/r door doesn't open from the inside

Rear suspension radius arm bushes worn/perished

Turbo noisy and passing oil! plus engine miss fire!

Tyre obviously under inflated Front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 137,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 137,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,998 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet handle missing

Fail 4 Oct 2022 132,987 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar area (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet handle missing

Pass 23 Oct 2021 126,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,282 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 117,306 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake sticky

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2019 117,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake sticky

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,469 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly sticky (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 105,349 miles

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

no smoke detected

Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,817 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,179 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 93,179 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 87,117 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,117 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 82,179 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,805 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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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SR58 HVX is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

SR58 HVX is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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