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DE57 FBU

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,190 mi
Last recorded171,190 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 171,190 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Small crack in lower part of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 168,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 168,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 165,438 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front washer jet weak performance

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear both rear brake disc back plates corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear number plates in poor condition

nearside and offside front inner cv gaitors slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 161,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 161,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 158,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 155,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 151,716 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear lower arm corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 148,211 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 142,666 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,498 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 126,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 108,991 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,124 miles

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

front pads getting low, offside more so

Fail 31 Oct 2011 73,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,732 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 FBU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

DE57 FBU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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