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DY57 YDK

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,769 mi
Last recorded60,769 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 YDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 60,769 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 60,769 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

bonnet stay retaining clip has broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,054 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished with age and 3mm

Fail 18 Aug 2016 50,054 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both rear tyres cracked and perished with age and 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,632 miles

bonnet stay retaning clip broken and missing

parking brake 18%

Fail 20 Aug 2015 44,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake 18%

bonnet stay retaning clip broken and missing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 44,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake 18%

bonnet stay retaning clip broken and missing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 40,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 40,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,116 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 30,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,887 miles

front tyres low

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 YDK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YDK, 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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DY57 YDK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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