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FE58 XEN

2008 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Ceed69,721 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XEN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,661 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,874 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2017 97,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,847 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General ageing/perishing to suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,682 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY SCORED & CORRODED/ POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING/ NO FAULT FOUND

Fail 5 Nov 2015 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST CORRODING

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY SCORED & CORRODED/ POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT KNOCK FROM STEERING/ NO FAULT FOUND

Pass 17 Nov 2014 65,521 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 49,258 miles

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,211 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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FE58 XEN is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE58 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

FE58 XEN is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FE58 XEN safe to buy?

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