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MW56 YSX

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,562 mi
Last recorded107,562 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 YSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven and wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,441 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

high level brake light innop [possibly disconnected]

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,947 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 65,995 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 65,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,802 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats being fitted

off side rear handbrake cable supported inadequately

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,612 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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MW56 YSX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MW56 YSX, 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 MW56 YSX registered?

MW56 YSX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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