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SY58 MFK

2008 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,103 mi
Last recorded155,103 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 MFK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 155,103 miles

Front subframe both rear brackets corroded

Nearside Front strut top bearing seized

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 155,032 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front subframe both rear brackets corroded

Nearside Front strut top bearing seized

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 150,792 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 150,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,495 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 145,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,259 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve

Fail 25 Sep 2020 136,024 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve

Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,897 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 128,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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))

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,421 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 119,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 109,108 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cut on inner wall but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly cut on inner wall but not to cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,143 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,143 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,969 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

slight freeplay in handbrake lever

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,524 miles

Body damage - o/s/r Wing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,343 miles

Body damage - O/S/R Wing

Front brake discs pitted.

Front tyre edges worn.

N/S/F Tyre sidewall cut

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,083 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 MFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MFK, 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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SY58 MFK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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