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YK56 DHL

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

103,265 mi
Last recorded103,265 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 DHL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 103,265 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 103,264 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,772 miles

Front slight imbalance on front brakes / front brake discs corroded on edges / starting to encroach onto braking surface

poss fault on bonnet lock developing / bonnet hard to close / lock in possition / advise further attention to rectify

slight play / wear developing in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint

underside / paneling / front sub frame / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,254 miles

both rear brake hose unions showing signs of general corrosion

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in corrosion in places

Fail 29 Nov 2022 98,252 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel excessive / close up to stop (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding / unable to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear brakes squeel

Rear rear brakes unbalanced in operation / inc hand brake

both rear brake back plates corroded to excess / both breaking up

both rear brake hose unions showing signs of general corrosion

hand brake internal shoes

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming advanced in corrosion in places

Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 96,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 92,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 89,851 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 89,851 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,225 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 86,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,040 miles

Front passenger air bag switched on!

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,040 miles

Front passenger air bag switched on!

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,455 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,455 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav mount (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,359 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 42,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,520 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 36,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,758 miles

front discs poor on inner edges

front washers poor but do provide enough water to clear screen

front wiper blades poor

osr brake has slight bind requires attention

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,599 miles

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

signs of heat n/s/r disc

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,182 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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YK56 DHL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YK56 DHL, 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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YK56 DHL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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