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FY57 FXL

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,664 mi
Last recorded139,664 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 139,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake level little reserve travel

Fail 29 Oct 2021 139,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake level little reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 133,302 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,044 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2019 126,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2018 118,073 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 118,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 107,703 miles

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

steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2016 97,817 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 86,852 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 86,729 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,403 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,901 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 52,557 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,664 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 40,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 31,156 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,724 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 FXL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

FY57 FXL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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