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SV58 AZU

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,254 mi
Last recorded87,254 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 AZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,254 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit/worn at inner edges but still legal at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2016 87,254 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to limit/worn at inner edges but still legal at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre flat

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre getting worn at outer edge(2MM)

offside rear wheel bearing not properly tested as brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,101 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

o/s rear brake disc inner surface corroded

o/s rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,092 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers torn

both rear brake discs rusty at edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,807 miles

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

both front wipers torn

both rear brake discs rusty at edges

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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SV58 AZU 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 54.5%.

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 SV58 AZU, 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 SV58 AZU registered?

SV58 AZU is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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