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LD57 PGU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

154,669 mi
Last recorded154,669 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 PGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 154,669 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 154,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,919 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both front steering arms have slight play at end fixings

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball (2.4.G.2)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 145,912 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both front steering arms have slight play at end fixings

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball (2.4.G.2)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,374 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 139,374 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 131,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in battery but no insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in battery but no insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2011 76,491 miles

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

Offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,491 miles

Offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,655 miles

Front brake pads approx 65-70% worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,655 miles

Front brake pads approx 65-70% worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PGU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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