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DS57 AEK

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,124 mi
Last recorded71,124 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 AEK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,124 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,842 miles

sat nav bracket and smellies in vision

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,490 miles

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r lense cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2014 45,815 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 29,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Dec 2012 29,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 18,159 miles

O/S/F wishbone bush starting to split,no excessive movement

Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,406 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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DS57 AEK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS57 AEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS57 AEK?

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What year was DS57 AEK registered?

DS57 AEK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 November 2007.

Is DS57 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 AEK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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