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FV57 VAM

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 105,980 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUFRAME REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,575 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer box (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 90,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,714 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,411 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,395 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,766 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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FV57 VAM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV57 VAM, 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 FV57 VAM registered?

FV57 VAM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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