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FN57 YLZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,345 mi
Last recorded111,345 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 111,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake shoe catching inside drum

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres underinflated

Fail 7 Sep 2019 111,345 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake shoe catching inside drum

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres underinflated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,342 miles

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

both front arm lower arm front bushes starting to split

clutch bite very low

Fail 8 Sep 2018 98,062 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front arm lower arm front bushes starting to split

clutch bite very low

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,543 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,597 miles

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

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

clutch bite point low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 71,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch bite point low

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very slight resistance on osf wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,058 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear to be worn low, recomend full brake inspection.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,548 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop links have play in a joint.

Free play in stearing under dash, inv needed.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,980 miles

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

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 YLZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YLZ, 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 FN57 YLZ registered?

FN57 YLZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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