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FD56 XJA

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,349 mi
Last recorded60,349 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XJA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,349 miles

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 17 Feb 2020 53,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hand brake adjustment and handbrake slightly grabbing on o/s

Rear Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 11 Feb 2020 52,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Hand brake adjustment and handbrake slightly grabbing on o/s

Rear Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 30,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,042 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,335 miles

offside seat belt slow to retract

Fail 14 Mar 2014 25,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cracks in outer edges

nearside front tyre has cracks in outer edges

offside seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,403 miles

sidewalls cracking on all four tyres

Fail 7 Mar 2012 19,401 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

sidewalls cracking on all four tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 12,658 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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FD56 XJA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD56 XJA, 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 FD56 XJA registered?

FD56 XJA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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