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SL57 NLP

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,874 mi
Last recorded147,874 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 NLP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 147,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front pads close to limit of 1.5 cannot inspect properly discs corroded and lipped

general underbody suspension and brake corrosion

rear suspension bushes perishing

slight play steering system /rack found on lock to lock check

slight seapageof grease x2 front inner cv boot gaitors

x2 front suspension arm s forward bushes starting to displace

Fail 10 Aug 2018 147,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes perishing

general underbody suspension and brake corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front pads close to limit of 1.5 cannot inspect properly discs corroded and lipped

slight play steering system /rack found on lock to lock check

slight seapageof grease x2 front inner cv boot gaitors

x2 front suspension arm s forward bushes starting to displace

Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,161 miles

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2017 134,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded Front and Rear (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 118,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,517 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,595 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 71,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,627 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 60,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,217 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

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 NLP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

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

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