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NL57 DZK

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,619 mi
Last recorded115,619 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DZK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 115,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside front wiper split

Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,381 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,381 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,351 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 91,351 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,991 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 75,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,396 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER AND OUTER BRAKE PADS APPEAR VERY LOW BUT UNABLE TO TELL HOW LOW ???

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 60,922 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER AND OUTER BRAKE PADS APPEAR VERY LOW BUT UNABLE TO TELL HOW LOW ???

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR VERY LOW BUT UNABLE TO TELL HOW LOW ??

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,057 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R OUTER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 DZK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DZK, 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 NL57 DZK registered?

NL57 DZK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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