MOT Status
ValidMileage
191,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
os and ns rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear wheel binding slightly
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT IF REQUIRED (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT LEAKING (GREASE) SLIGHTLY
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT LEAKING (GREASE) SLIGHTLY
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
fuel tank straps coroded
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on inner tread and tread low (2.00mm approx)
nearside rear tyre tread low (2.00mm approx)
offside front tyre wearing on shoulders of tread (2.9mm approx)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on inner tread and tread low (2.00mm approx)
nearside rear tyre tread low (2.00mm approx)
offside front tyre wearing on shoulders of tread (2.9mm approx)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS57 HME is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DS57 HME, 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 DS57 HME registered?
DS57 HME is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 December 2007.
Is DS57 HME safe to buy?
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