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FE57 DZH

2007 Kia Ceed

Beige Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,549 mi
Last recorded64,549 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 DZH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 64,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 57,592 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,862 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 55,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 55,365 miles

exhaust blowing from front flexi joint BORDERLINE

wear offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 30 May 2022 54,591 miles

wear offside rear anti roll bar link arm

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,182 miles

perishing to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,472 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,507 miles

slight blow from exhaust centre box

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,679 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,692 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 49,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,323 miles

knocking noise coming from inside steering rack no play detected at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,323 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

knocking noise coming from inside steering rack no play detected at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2014 24,753 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 24,752 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,143 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,811 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 4,658 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,921 miles

nearside front tyre as side wall damage

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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FE57 DZH is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Beige with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FE57 DZH, 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 FE57 DZH registered?

FE57 DZH is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FE57 DZH safe to buy?

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