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DE57 FAF

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,584 mi
Last recorded111,584 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FAF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 111,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 99,014 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 99,014 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,251 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,251 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 88,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 88,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective But still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,597 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded inner face

both inner front drive shaft cv boots slightly leaking grease

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,272 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 57,700 miles

Both front tyres are starting to perish.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 57,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres are starting to perish.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,866 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through deep cracks to outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through deep cracks to outer tread (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 46,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,987 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,253 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 42,253 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,761 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 22,890 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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DE57 FAF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE57 FAF, 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 DE57 FAF registered?

DE57 FAF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is DE57 FAF safe to buy?

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