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SG57 MLK

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 MLK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 102,487 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front + rear inner facia (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake slight binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight movement in steering rack/steering arms

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,487 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front +rear inner facia (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 98,054 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2019 93,550 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,745 miles

Both nearside tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,438 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 64,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,317 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 58,295 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perished & badly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2012 52,886 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 33,346 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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SG57 MLK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG57 MLK, 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 SG57 MLK registered?

SG57 MLK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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