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SK57 YKF

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,729 mi
Last recorded145,729 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 YKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 145,729 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 141,466 miles

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))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 141,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,050 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 134,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 125,464 miles

Both front and n/s/r brake back plates missing o/s/r corroded.

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

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

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

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

localised corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,576 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 117,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (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 8 Dec 2020 110,781 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 110,735 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 99,884 miles

advise near side front inner cv boot worn

Pass 23 May 2018 92,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 86,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 80,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 80,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 73,590 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 73,590 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,103 miles

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

WIPER BLADES WORN

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,639 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 YKF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK57 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

SK57 YKF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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