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MF57 XCK

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,146 mi
Last recorded121,146 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 XCK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 121,146 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 121,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 116,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,431 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,544 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 106,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres twisted and heavily cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes cracked and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,108 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,967 miles

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

nearside front tyre low on tread 2/2/3mm

offside front tyre low on tread 3/3/3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

offside front tyre low on tread 4/4/4mm

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,974 miles

slight leak of grease from both inner cv boots

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,974 miles

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

slight leak of grease from both inner cv boots

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,791 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,117 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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MF57 XCK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF57 XCK, 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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MF57 XCK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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