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YK57 WKU

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 WKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 114,291 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,428 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 110,428 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 107,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot clip not fully tight and very slight leak of grease

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 93,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,963 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 87,963 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,771 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 76,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,127 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,294 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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YK57 WKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK57 WKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK57 WKU registered?

YK57 WKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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