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YB57 ENC

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

132,913 mi
Last recorded132,913 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 ENC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 132,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,452 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 114,505 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 114,505 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,329 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 109,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 104,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 104,352 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 95,644 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 86,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,165 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 73,165 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 57,270 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 57,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 41,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,047 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 28,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 12,033 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 12,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YB57 ENC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YB57 ENC, 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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YB57 ENC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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