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EN57 BYR

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,012 mi
Last recorded78,012 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 BYR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

general under body corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2023 78,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general under body corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion under the body

general corrosion under the body

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,066 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 66,472 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,878 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2019 57,878 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,092 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 50,092 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2016 46,539 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2015 39,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,525 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,516 miles

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

N/S/R nail in tyre.

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 13,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,040 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 4,453 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 4,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EN57 BYR is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EN57 BYR, 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 EN57 BYR registered?

EN57 BYR is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is EN57 BYR safe to buy?

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