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RF56 XJH

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,758 mi
Last recorded137,758 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 XJH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 137,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oily

engine/undertray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 137,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oily

engine/undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,150 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,884 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 113,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 91,721 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,721 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,362 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,965 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2010 41,060 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,060 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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RF56 XJH is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RF56 XJH, 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 RF56 XJH registered?

RF56 XJH is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is RF56 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 XJH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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