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SK57 YJV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,005 mi
Last recorded103,005 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 103,005 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 75,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No liquid to windscreen at all. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,242 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,483 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 59,482 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective u/j at bottom of shaft (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,814 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,507 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 54,506 miles

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

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 51,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,708 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2011 17,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,672 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 YJV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

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

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