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SG57 XEY

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,939 mi
Last recorded141,939 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 XEY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 141,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 141,939 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake slightly dragging

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

squealing noise from front brakes

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,671 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

squealing noise from front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 93,527 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,904 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,904 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs lipped

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on iner and outer edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,015 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 XEY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG57 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

SG57 XEY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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