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LD57 UTJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,169 mi
Last recorded55,169 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 55,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-55X16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES LOW ON PRESSURE.

AUXILIARY BELT FRAYING,URGENT!!!!

BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

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

COOLANT LEVEL ON MINIMUM.

FRONT TYRES OLD,NSF =2011 YEAR,OSF =2013 YEAR,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WASHER JETS SPRAY LOW ON FRONT SCREEN.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,293 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 49,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TYRE SIZE: 205/55X16 91V

front brake pads wearing thin - advise replace

handbrake operation poor - reqs investigation

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,067 miles

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

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

battery insecure

items removed from driver's view

Fail 28 Feb 2015 40,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 40,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,821 miles

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

rear tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,750 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 25,750 miles

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

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

advise - handbrake could have less travel

Pass 3 Dec 2010 21,105 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 21,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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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LD57 UTJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 LD57 UTJ, 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 LD57 UTJ registered?

LD57 UTJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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