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EN56 YLF

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,347 mi
Last recorded137,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 YLF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 137,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 136,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 134,673 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 123,879 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 132,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 127,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 127,952 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 125,695 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 125,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 120,659 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 116,075 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Fail 6 Dec 2017 116,075 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded all slight (2.4.C.1b)

under trays

Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,752 miles

under trays

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 79,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MINOR FRAYING TO OSF SEAT BELT

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 53,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,788 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2010 29,612 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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EN56 YLF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN56 YLF, 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 EN56 YLF registered?

EN56 YLF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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