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DV57 SGU

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 SGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 115,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 107,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 91,373 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,181 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 84,181 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps new bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,846 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,846 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjusted (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 70,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,914 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,632 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 44,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,765 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 22,765 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 12,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,142 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 SGU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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