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DY57 YCO

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 YCO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,347 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 44,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 41,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 39,346 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,176 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 36,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 25,553 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 25,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,668 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 23,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 20,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 16,623 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 13,120 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking abit

Fail 18 Aug 2017 13,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking abit

Pass 26 Sep 2016 12,633 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 12,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 11,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,309 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 11,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 10,535 miles

Both front tyre walls badly scuffed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,718 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 9,685 miles

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2011 8,052 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 6,892 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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DY57 YCO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY57 YCO, 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 DY57 YCO registered?

DY57 YCO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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