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NL57 BZV

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,219 mi
Last recorded142,219 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 BZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 142,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level brake light disconnected at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2017 142,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high level brake light disconnected at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2016 132,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

high level brake light covered

slight play in lower steering column/rack

Fail 12 Nov 2016 132,058 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside wiper blade badly split

high level brake light covered

slight play in lower steering column/rack

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,265 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2015 120,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front side light dim

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 107,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 84,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,598 miles

rear bumper cracked and tailgate damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,919 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NL57 BZV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL57 BZV, 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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NL57 BZV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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