MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BATTERY INSECURE
EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT THE DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT
FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
N/S AND O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN ,O/S ALMOST TO EXCESS
N/S REAR DISC DETERIORATING
REAR SUSPENSION INCLUDING SUBFRAME CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
STEERING RACK N/S AND O/S INNER TRACK ROD JOINTS SHOWING PLAY
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
BATTERY INSECURE
EXHAUST CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT THE DOWN PIPE FLEXI JOINT
FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
N/S AND O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN ,O/S ALMOST TO EXCESS
N/S AND O/S TRACK ROD END LOCKING NUTS SPLIT PINS MISSING
N/S REAR DISC DETERIORATING
REAR SUSPENSION INCLUDING SUBFRAME CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS
STEERING RACK N/S AND O/S TRACK ROD INNER JOINTS SHOWING PLAY
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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ST57 LYA is a 2008 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 ST57 LYA, 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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How do I check the history of ST57 LYA?
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What year was ST57 LYA registered?
ST57 LYA is a 2008 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 January 2008.
Is ST57 LYA safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST57 LYA shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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