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VU58 XUG

2008 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,010 mi
Last recorded54,010 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 XUG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,010 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 54,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,508 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 47,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 41,540 miles

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

no reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Oct 2017 35,510 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,645 miles

eml light on

engine oil leak

o/s front tyre low at 3mm

o/s front+o/s+n/s rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2014 19,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyres getting low at 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,515 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyres getting low at 3mm

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,690 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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VU58 XUG is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU58 XUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU58 XUG registered?

VU58 XUG is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is VU58 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 XUG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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