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GK57 XFO

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,400 mi
Last recorded139,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 XFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 139,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 139,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 134,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 134,595 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 126,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly out of shape across inner tread patter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 126,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly out of shape across inner tread patter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread pattern and on shoulders , Tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 119,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak between front flexi joint and mid-section flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread pattern and on shoulders , Tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,267 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 116,267 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH front jets a little low (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking slightly within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,065 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm front bushes De-bonding slightly however not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut within centre tread (marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front arm front bushes De-bonding slightly however not yet resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,032 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 107,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,575 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 101,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 82,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,754 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,659 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,323 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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GK57 XFO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

GK57 XFO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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