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YR57 XCX

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,535 mi
Last recorded117,535 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 XCX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,535 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 117,306 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 111,736 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake binding

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,482 miles

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

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

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 binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,823 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 79,274 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,492 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,983 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,192 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,974 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,974 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BUSHES STARTING TO UNBOND

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,498 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 34,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,938 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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YR57 XCX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR57 XCX, 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 YR57 XCX registered?

YR57 XCX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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