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FE58 XEK

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XEK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,937 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Aug 2020 95,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 87,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,072 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 85,068 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam drivers side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working drivers front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,640 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 69,403 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 19 Dec 2016 69,403 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 8 Dec 2015 58,476 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,904 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 34,964 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,149 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 22,149 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 9,618 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 9,134 miles

Grease leaking from N/S/F Bottom ball joint cover/boot

Slight Oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2011 9,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Grease leaking from N/S/F Bottom ball joint cover/boot

Slight Oil leak from engine

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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FE58 XEK is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FE58 XEK, 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 FE58 XEK registered?

FE58 XEK is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is FE58 XEK safe to buy?

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