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SY58 MDJ

2008 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,953 mi
Last recorded129,953 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 MDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 129,953 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 129,929 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s/f Inner Cv Boot Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour O/s And N/s Front (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/s And N/s Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/s And N/s Inner Cv Boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Front SubFrame Has A Weld Repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Badly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Badly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Front Tyres Badly Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,104 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 111,742 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,740 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 111,413 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,776 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 106,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 106,988 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 78,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 78,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,409 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,008 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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SY58 MDJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SY58 MDJ, 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 SY58 MDJ registered?

SY58 MDJ is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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