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FG57 LWO

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,460 mi
Last recorded133,460 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 LWO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 133,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 133,460 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 129,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly caliper (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 125,395 miles

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

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,306 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens Broken (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working Offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding Nearside Front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nail in tyre Nearside Rear ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 119,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,027 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2019 111,026 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,578 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,836 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,403 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,001 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,489 miles

both front & rear number slates deteriorating

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 LWO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG57 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

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

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