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VX57 UPM

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,584 mi
Last recorded111,584 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UPM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement in front roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to test rear belts ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,012 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 88,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,167 miles

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

signs of grease on nearside inner driveshaft gaitor

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,167 miles

signs of grease on nearside inner driveshaft gaitor

slight play in offside front antiroll bar link

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 61,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake has low reserve travel

knocking noise from osr brake

nsf tyre wearing on outter shoulder

Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,651 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake has low reserve travel

knocking noise from osr brake

nsf tyre wearing on outter shoulder

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,731 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 42,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,744 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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VX57 UPM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX57 UPM, 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 VX57 UPM registered?

VX57 UPM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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