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SK57 YJM

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,560 mi
Last recorded55,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YJM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,560 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Subframes and suspension components rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,619 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,089 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components very rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2021 49,089 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension components very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,193 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2020 47,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,052 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension components rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,014 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,672 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,847 miles

front pads low

Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,731 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,768 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,047 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 YJM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJM, 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 SK57 YJM registered?

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

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