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SF57 MMD

2007 Kia Unknown

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

268,308 mi
Last recorded268,308 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 MMD
MakeKia
ModelUnknown
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 268,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi/pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 239,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 231,877 miles

Both rear trailing Noise timing chain

Fail 15 Feb 2019 231,877 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear trailing Noise timing chain

Pass 10 Mar 2018 224,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 219,406 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 219,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Kia Unknown?

Based on 423 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,176
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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SF57 MMD is a 2007 Kia Unknown in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Kia Unknown fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF57 MMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF57 MMD is a 2007 Kia Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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