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FE57 DZK

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,946 mi
Last recorded36,946 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 DZK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,946 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,875 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,327 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)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 24,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,782 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 21,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear crack in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,818 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,245 miles

all four tyres perishing and cracking slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,619 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,588 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 10,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,393 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,438 miles

offside front wiper blade split at one end

Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,364 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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FE57 DZK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE57 DZK?

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What year was FE57 DZK registered?

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

Is FE57 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 DZK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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