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PY56 HTE

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 HTE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 115,716 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 93,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 93,660 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 89,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,677 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 80,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 66,873 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 62,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,768 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,893 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,787 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,581 miles

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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PY56 HTE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY56 HTE, 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 PY56 HTE registered?

PY56 HTE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is PY56 HTE safe to buy?

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