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FL57 UEX

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 UEX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,752 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,493 miles

Front to rear brake pipe inspection Obstructed by protective tray

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,978 miles

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

under body covers NOT allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 70,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,159 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,860 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,378 miles

bonnet stay inscure

Fail 10 Dec 2013 38,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay inscure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,616 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside inner cv boot leakin grease

offside trackrod end gaitor leaking grease

Fail 7 Nov 2011 26,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside inner cv boot leakin grease

offside trackrod end gaitor leaking grease

Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,039 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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FL57 UEX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black 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 FL57 UEX, 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 FL57 UEX registered?

FL57 UEX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is FL57 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 UEX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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