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FE57 VKP

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,929 mi
Last recorded155,929 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 VKP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2022 155,922 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 141,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 141,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working nsr osr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 132,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 117,841 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2019 117,841 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 98,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 98,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2017 81,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 80,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,992 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,833 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,833 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,239 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 9,729 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 9,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,673 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,835 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 VKP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE57 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

FE57 VKP is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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The MOT history for FE57 VKP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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