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DE57 FBF

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FBF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Coated in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 113,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,374 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 91,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,104 miles

Rear brake disce coroded

Rear brake pads looking low but cant see fully

Rear ns hand brake sticking o n caleper

Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,070 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clamp loose (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,296 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,495 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,410 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 23,517 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 FBF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DE57 FBF, 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 FBF registered?

DE57 FBF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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