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SL57 FAJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 FAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,024 miles

Brake fluid level below maximum

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both (nearside and offside ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 104,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint When steering is being rocked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play When steering is being rocked (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid level below maximum

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both (nearside and offside ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,250 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 78,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,978 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2011 44,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,453 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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SL57 FAJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL57 FAJ, 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 SL57 FAJ registered?

SL57 FAJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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