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LD57 OBZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,924 mi
Last recorded108,924 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 OBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 108,924 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake weather back plate corroded

Nearside Rear slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake weather back plate missing

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 108,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake weather back plate corroded

Nearside Rear slight play at wheel unable detect fault

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake weather back plate missing

Offside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,335 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 93,335 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,293 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,293 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 82,258 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 82,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,369 miles

Front brake pads getting low os lower than ns

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,917 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,370 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,512 miles

front disc lipped

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer wall

n/s/r tyre feathering and punctured on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering and punctured on inner edge

rear discs lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,125 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,972 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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LD57 OBZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LD57 OBZ, 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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LD57 OBZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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