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SK57 YHX

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,629 mi
Last recorded79,629 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,629 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 77,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 72,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,000 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,798 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 29,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged side wall rubbed thin but not showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 29,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn thin but not showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lens broken

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,468 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - cracking in tread and perishing in side wall

Offside Front Tyre - cracking in tread and perishing in side wall

Offside Rear Tyre - cracking in tread and perishing in side wall

Fail 30 Aug 2016 16,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Handbrake lever free play

Nearside Rear tyre - cracking in tread and perishing in side wall

Offside Front Tyre - cracking in tread and perishing in side wall

Offside Rear Tyre - cracking in tread and perishing in side wall

Pass 2 Sep 2015 12,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 8,749 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,318 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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SK57 YHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SK57 YHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK57 YHX registered?

SK57 YHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SK57 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK57 YHX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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