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ML57 PFA

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 PFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 95,519 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT AND REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,954 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all underbody has corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,120 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,920 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,292 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

both rear have slight cracking / perishing on outer walls

Fail 4 Sep 2015 63,299 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

both rear have slight cracking / perishing on outer walls

Pass 29 Aug 2014 51,125 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 23,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 23,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 18,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ML57 PFA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML57 PFA, 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 ML57 PFA registered?

ML57 PFA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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