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DS57 HME

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,252 mi
Last recorded191,252 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 HME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 191,252 miles

os and ns rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 182,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 182,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 175,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 166,289 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 166,289 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 157,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 151,548 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 151,548 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2019 142,148 miles

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))

Fail 8 May 2019 142,148 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 117,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,961 miles

NEARSIDE INNER CV BOOT LEAKING (GREASE) SLIGHTLY

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,571 miles

fuel tank straps coroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 77,795 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,067 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 60,999 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,999 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,443 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,734 miles

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.

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 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.

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