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DV57 SFE

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 SFE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,559 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,522 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2024 91,521 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,170 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 78,393 miles

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

high level brake light not working.bonnet stand loose.o/s/inner cv boot clip slightly loose

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,635 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,657 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,656 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tytre outer wall slightly poor condition

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside reg light not working.high level light not working.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,670 miles

Offside Front Inner Slightly Leaking.

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 65,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Slightly Leaking.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 58,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc thickness will require measurement at pad replacement. (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc thickness will require measurement at pad replacement. (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,254 miles

Front anti roll bar links worn

both rear tyres perishing

long travel park brake

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 15,238 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,282 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 8,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,507 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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DV57 SFE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DV57 SFE, 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

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What year was DV57 SFE registered?

DV57 SFE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is DV57 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV57 SFE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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