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GK57 XFD

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,945 mi
Last recorded101,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 XFD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 101,945 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 99,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,411 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 18 Dec 2015 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 16 Dec 2014 92,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake reaching end of reserve travel

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 74,258 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 74,257 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,963 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,872 miles

chip in windscreen zone a

front pads are 70%-75% worn

inner c.v boot on near side has started to leak grease

rear brake pads are 60%-65% worn

Fail 21 Jan 2012 52,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen zone a

front pads are 70%-75% worn

inner c.v boot on near side has started to leak grease

rear brake pads are 60%-65% worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,880 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GK57 XFD is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GK57 XFD, 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 GK57 XFD registered?

GK57 XFD is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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