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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing slight damaged but no sharp edges and not affecting its function
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear bumper slight damaged but no sharp edges and not affecting its function
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing slight damaged but no sharp edges and not affecting its function
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear bumper slight damaged but no sharp edges and not affecting its function
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Headlight lens cracked
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Rear headlight cracked
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure
Nearside Rear headlight cracked
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (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))
Rear Bumper broken slightly insecure
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe needs replacing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
Rear Bumper broken slightly insecure
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front disc's corroding
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
N/S/F tyre bald on both side.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front disc's corroding
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passenger mirror not working & giving correct view.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Hand Brake travel, but still has reserve.
front tyres uneven wear inner edge.
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Hand Brake travel, but still has reserve.
front tyres uneven wear inner edge.
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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S222 SLM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 S222 SLM, 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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S222 SLM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 December 2007.
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