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FY57 PZF

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underseal and repair on subframe

Fail 2 Feb 2026 120,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Rear both sides (D Bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (Marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underseal and repair on subframe

Pass 19 Feb 2025 112,072 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both side brake bake plates corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

subframe repair covered with under seal

Fail 14 Feb 2025 112,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,532 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 93,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,788 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 89,788 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,605 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 85,605 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,796 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 81,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,171 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,715 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,934 miles

2 x child seats fitted @ rear

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,704 miles

child seat fitted @ rear

Pass 12 Jan 2015 46,563 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,228 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 37,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

excess movement in steering column area

n/s front inner cv boot clip slight leakage of grease

Pass 28 Nov 2012 30,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 25,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PZF 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 64%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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