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SL57 NLO

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 NLO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 116,313 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2022 111,998 miles

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles suspension all over

Fail 8 Dec 2022 111,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice both front brakes and n/s/r brake sticking slight

advice look at hand brake o/s/r not doing anything

advice on heavy surface corrosion at front and rear axles suspension all over

Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,881 miles

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

advice on heavy underseal at front and rear axles and suspension and underside all over

advice on look at o/s/f brake sticking slight

advice on slight hand brake travel

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advice on further look at o/s/r hand brake

advice on heavy underseal at front and rear axles and suspension and underside all over

advice on look at o/s/f brake sticking slight

advice on slight hand brake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2020 103,323 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at rear number plate lights

advice on slight movement at n/s/f and o/s/f wheels

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,830 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 96,830 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,355 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,355 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 73,786 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2017 73,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At offside suspension arm mounting point (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,942 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 68,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,826 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,779 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,031 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,779 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 NLO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL57 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

SL57 NLO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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