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LY57 CXC

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,184 mi
Last recorded138,184 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 CXC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 132,611 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured os and ns (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded ,advise replacement of rear (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

fuel tank support strap broken , tank still secure ,advise replacement

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,473 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

engine oil level below minimum

fuel tank strap broken , Tank still secure ,advise repair

Fail 25 Apr 2017 124,473 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

engine oil level below minimum

fuel tank strap broken , Tank still secure ,advise repair

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,500 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2016 116,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 111,077 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 110,999 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 110,483 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant level low

ns rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,005 miles

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

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 101,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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LY57 CXC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY57 CXC, 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 LY57 CXC registered?

LY57 CXC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LY57 CXC safe to buy?

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