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FY57 FDA

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,932 mi
Last recorded98,932 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FDA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bonnet corroded but not affecting catch

Front front suspension parts and arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear all rear suspension parts corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened os has had a repair covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 98,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bonnet corroded but not affecting catch

Front front suspension parts and arms corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear all rear suspension parts corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened os has had a repair covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket broken off (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Service brake binding but not excessively nsr/osr (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arms and suspension slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet corroded but not affecting catch

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipi flex area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front in need of adjustment

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

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

steering has delay before working

Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,406 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure 1x strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipi flex area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

steering has delay before working

Pass 15 Nov 2021 91,782 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 91,782 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,690 miles

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Brake disc shows signs of overheating.

Nearside Front Washer jet needs attention.

Nearside Rear Stop light started working!

Fail 17 Nov 2020 88,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

General corrosion under car.

Nearside Front Brake disc shows signs of overheating.

Nearside Front Washer jet needs attention.

Nearside Rear Stop light started working!

Pass 14 May 2019 77,999 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Fail 14 May 2019 77,999 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,666 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 58,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 54,388 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,986 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,331 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,828 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 FDA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FY57 FDA, 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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FY57 FDA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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