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RO57 WLX

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 WLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 87,430 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 72,469 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 61,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,685 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 48,375 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 44,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 41,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,749 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 38,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 27,431 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Dec 2012 23,082 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,220 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 20,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RO57 WLX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RO57 WLX, 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 RO57 WLX registered?

RO57 WLX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2007.

Is RO57 WLX safe to buy?

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