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DE57 XHX

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,136 mi
Last recorded121,136 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 112,676 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 112,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working unable to test as screen wash not working. (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under bonnet not tested as no access.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 110,665 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,568 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 96,917 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 92,033 miles

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

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)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,812 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,785 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,785 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,203 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 70,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,382 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,382 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wipers not checked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,124 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,101 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,849 miles

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2010 36,849 miles

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot leaking

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 XHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

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

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