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FE57 XNP

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,322 mi
Last recorded178,322 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XNP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 178,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 11 Oct 2019 178,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt snapped (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2018 160,735 miles

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

handbrake has slight travel

windsreen has small chip in it outside zone a

Fail 18 Oct 2018 160,735 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake has slight travel

windsreen has small chip in it outside zone a

Pass 13 Oct 2017 142,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,154 miles

both front suspension arms front bushes starting to split

o/s/f steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,043 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front suspension arm bush unbonding

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all wipers smearing

front number plate cracked

nearside front suspension arm bush unbonding

play in offside front steering rack inner joint

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,580 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 74,264 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

rear wiper smearing slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,105 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2012 66,105 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,858 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 43,858 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,771 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FE57 XNP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,864 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 FE57 XNP, 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 19 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE57 XNP registered?

FE57 XNP is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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