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GF57 FDU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,950 mi
Last recorded140,950 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 FDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 140,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 130,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,074 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2015 112,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres out of shape

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake pads look low

Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 84,257 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 84,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,551 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot seeping grease

Fail 3 Aug 2011 62,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot seeping grease

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,801 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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GF57 FDU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF57 FDU, 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 GF57 FDU registered?

GF57 FDU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is GF57 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 FDU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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