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FG57 LWK

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,354 mi
Last recorded203,354 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 LWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 203,354 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2023 198,515 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Advise suspected sump plug washer /seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would advise to possibly change when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect caliper /caliper sliders (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner C.V Boot has slight grease seeping from 1 end

Fail 19 Apr 2023 198,515 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Advise suspected sump plug washer /seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened would advise to possibly change when pads worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect caliper /caliper sliders (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner C.V Boot has slight grease seeping from 1 end

Pass 30 Mar 2022 195,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 192,379 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 192,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 185,932 miles

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2019 183,568 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 183,568 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 180,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 175,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 174,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,043 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 155,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 136,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,746 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

park brake travel slightly high

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,716 miles

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

park brake travel slightly high

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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FG57 LWK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG57 LWK, 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 FG57 LWK registered?

FG57 LWK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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