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FY57 FWN

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FWN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 114,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,599 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 105,557 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 75,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 79,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,066 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,370 miles

handbrake travel excessive...on limit

osr tyre tread cracking

Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,370 miles

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

handbrake travel excessive...on limit

osr tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 61,097 miles

front/osr tyre treads cracking...nsf 2mm

Fail 12 Oct 2019 60,730 miles

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

front/osr tyre treads cracking

partial bind @ nsr

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,180 miles

grease on o/s inner cv gaiter

Fail 15 Oct 2018 52,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

grease on o/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,555 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 46,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,217 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 42,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,626 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 22,892 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 22,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,489 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre excessivly deteriorated

nearside front wiper worn smears screen

nearside rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

offside front tyre excessivly deteriorated

offside rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2012 16,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre excessivly deteriorated

nearside front wiper worn smears screen

nearside rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

offside front tyre excessivly deteriorated

offside rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,110 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FWN is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN registered?

FY57 FWN is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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