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FL57 WTX

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,472 mi
Last recorded208,472 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 WTX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 208,472 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 197,669 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 185,608 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 185,603 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 180,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 175,207 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 175,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 170,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 162,569 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,437 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 155,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 146,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 138,793 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres bothsides worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre slight flat spots

Fail 10 Jan 2014 138,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres bothsides worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre slight flat spots

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,960 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Bottom ball joint boot/cover loosing grease

N/S/F Inner CV boot/cover loosing grease RECOMMEND ATTENTION

N/S/F Trackrod end boot/cover loosing grease

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Bottom ball joint boot/cover loosing grease

O/S/F Inner CV boot/cover loosing grease RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F Trackrod end boot/cover loosing grease

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,973 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)

nearside inner cv.boot leaking grease

rear brake pads possibly wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2010 81,973 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside inner cv.boot leaking grease

rear brake pads possibly wearing low

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 WTX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

FL57 WTX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is FL57 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 WTX 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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