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DE57 XHS

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

190,022 mi
Last recorded190,022 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XHS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 190,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wearing on inner edge

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 190,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wearing on inner edge

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 189,830 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 189,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2015 172,747 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 172,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 172,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured damaged (1.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,660 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 153,660 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 139,299 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2013 113,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,667 miles

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 78,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 78,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHS is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

DE57 XHS is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is DE57 XHS safe to buy?

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