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FE57 XXN

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,562 mi
Last recorded104,562 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XXN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 104,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

rear subframe/suspension components corroding

temporary repairs to fuel tank straps

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,513 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 101,512 miles

Fuel tank insecure straps (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,121 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,226 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,226 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,576 miles

advise both front tyres on 3mm

advise nail in the offside rear tyre (un repairable)

advise slight play in both steering rack arms

strong advise front brake pads low

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 XXN is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

FE57 XXN is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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