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YT57 LRX

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 LRX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2022 103,482 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases alsofront (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,121 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

front head lamp lenses fadded

front windscreen chipped

rear exhaust box slightly blowing

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,637 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen chipped

n/s front tyre at legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2020 95,637 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen chipped

n/s front tyre at legal limit

Pass 31 May 2019 89,545 miles

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

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

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

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

high hand brake travel

rear hand brake performance just passed

washer working intermittently

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 May 2019 89,545 miles

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

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

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

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

high hand brake travel

rear hand brake performance just passed

washer working intermittently

windscreen chipped

Road wheel more than one fixing missing from o/s front and rear and n/s front (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 83,319 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

excessive hand brake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 69,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,236 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,236 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,441 miles

advise near side front tyre worn more so on inner edge

advise off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,441 miles

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

advise near side front tyre worn more so on inner edge

advise off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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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YT57 LRX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT57 LRX, 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 YT57 LRX registered?

YT57 LRX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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