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WU57 XHX

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,723 mi
Last recorded167,723 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 XHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,723 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear showing previous signs of getting hot

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2021 167,723 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear showing previous signs of getting hot

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2021 167,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view long crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear showing previous signs of getting hot

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2019 153,229 miles

TOWBAR IS BADLY CORRODED

both rear trailing arm front bushes are in poor condition

front and rear brake disc and pads are worn and in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2019 153,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

TOWBAR IS BADLY CORRODED

both rear trailing arm front bushes are in poor condition

front and rear brake disc and pads are worn and in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2018 139,892 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,916 miles

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 120,385 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,647 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,842 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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WU57 XHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU57 XHX, 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 WU57 XHX registered?

WU57 XHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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