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FY57 GXL

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

205,231 mi
Last recorded205,231 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 205,231 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 205,231 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Oct 2024 192,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 192,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in correctly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 177,914 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 162,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 146,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 136,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 133,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,370 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,283 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 122,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,176 miles

Rear tyres worn to aprox 2.5 to 3mm limit 1.5mm 195-65-15 fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear tyres worn to aprox 2.5 to 3mm limit 1.5mm 195-65-15 fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,897 miles

Both rear tyre treads approx. 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2016 112,897 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads approx. 3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,907 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 106,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 90,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,453 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,542 miles

sidewalls of tyres perishing

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 GXL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

FY57 GXL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is FY57 GXL safe to buy?

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