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LB57 YKX

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,098 mi
Last recorded145,098 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 145,098 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 145,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 134,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,036 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 124,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 110,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,069 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,974 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 64,974 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,280 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 30 Dec 2010 40,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level low

nearside front washer jet not hitting screen

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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LB57 YKX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB57 YKX, 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 LB57 YKX registered?

LB57 YKX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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