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FN57 YLR

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,199 mi
Last recorded166,199 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 YLR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2022 166,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level Low

Engine has an Oil Leak

Engine very noisy (Timing Chain)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both brake back plates corroded and deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 158,863 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre shoulder wear

engine noisy

engine sump pan misty with oil

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 158,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre shoulder wear

engine noisy

engine sump pan misty with oil

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view off some items

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 152,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 152,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 148,755 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 148,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 144,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both wiper blades smearing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,175 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 125,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 107,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,758 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,993 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes showing signs of wear

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 94,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes showing signs of wear

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,167 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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FN57 YLR is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FN57 YLR, 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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FN57 YLR is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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