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FY57 FCF

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,559 mi
Last recorded121,559 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FCF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,559 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 18 Aug 2023 121,489 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,955 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

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

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

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

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 113,064 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2020 110,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Fail 10 Aug 2020 110,068 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both effected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,565 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers obscuring some components

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 97,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 97,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,546 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,414 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,814 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,633 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,166 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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FY57 FCF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY57 FCF, 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 FY57 FCF registered?

FY57 FCF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 FCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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