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EX57 WBY

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,384 mi
Last recorded74,384 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,384 miles

parking brake lever very high

Fail 26 Sep 2025 74,384 miles

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

parking brake lever very high

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,406 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 66,826 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,123 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 65,123 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 54,525 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,452 miles

both front wishbone arm rear bushes cracked slightly

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,452 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wishbone arm rear bushes cracked slightly

both rear trailing arm bushes cracked slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2015 47,820 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 47,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps replaced bulb (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,245 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,254 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 WBY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EX57 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

EX57 WBY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EX57 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 WBY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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