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LY57 JYL

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,293 mi
Last recorded56,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 JYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 56,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 56,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 49,817 miles

Both headlamps misted

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 42,596 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 42,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 40,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,661 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 34,766 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 May 2019 34,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2018 33,520 miles

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Pass 11 May 2017 32,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2017 32,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 31,951 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 30,188 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 27,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,184 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,156 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 6 May 2010 19,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 19,707 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 11,776 miles

Front 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 JYL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY57 JYL registered?

LY57 JYL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is LY57 JYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 JYL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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