MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear springs heavily corroded at bottom, inside lower arms. Unable to make full assessment. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside inner boots weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear, rearmost arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank insecure Retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has excessive play UNABLE TO PROPERLY ASSESS WHEEL BEARING FOR NOISE/ROUGHNESS BY ROTATION DUE TO BRAKE BINDING. Offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside 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
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear springs heavily corroded at bottom, inside lower arms. Unable to make full assessment. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside and nearside inner boots weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded in places. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily deteriorated/debonding. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush heavily deteriorated/debonding. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded. UNABLE TO DETECT FAILABLE HOLES WITH CORROSION ASSESSMENT TOOL AT TIME OF TEST. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear, rearmost arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Undertrays and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated No reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Undertray fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Undertrays and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Undertray not fully secure boot floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Undertray not fully secure boot floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake slight drag
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Sensor fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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MM56 ECJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MM56 ECJ, 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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MM56 ECJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 February 2007.
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