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EX57 USF

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,440 mi
Last recorded154,440 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 USF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 154,440 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 154,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 145,566 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 145,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 136,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads and discs are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease by.

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease by

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 107,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease by.

Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease by

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,612 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (205/55/16)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,612 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge (205/55/16)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s inner cv boot is leaking some grease by.

Pass 30 May 2013 52,311 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx. 3mm.

Both headlight aims on upper limits.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Squeak from clutch arm.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Fail 30 May 2013 52,311 miles

Both front tyres worn to approx. 3mm.

Both headlight aims on upper limits.

Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Squeak from clutch arm.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 65% worn.

Suspect rear brake pads approx. 70% worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 30,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,963 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,946 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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EX57 USF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX57 USF, 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 EX57 USF registered?

EX57 USF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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