MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody surface rust
age related surface rust to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Rear box] (6.1.2 (a))
Rear wiper blade worn/split.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [Rear box] (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake travel slightly high.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [Inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [Inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper blade worn/split.
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight free play in handbrake lever .
front brake discs lipped/corroded inside
slight exhaust blow at front flexi
slight play n/s/f droplink
front brake discs slightly scored.
rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM57 VZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 69,721 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 SM57 VZE, 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 18 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SM57 VZE registered?
SM57 VZE is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 January 2008.
Is SM57 VZE safe to buy?
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