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YX57 YYE

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,436 mi
Last recorded82,436 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 YYE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 82,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust slightly corroded

slight free play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust slightly corroded

slight free play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

slight free play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Mar 2016 63,343 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat centre seat belt cannot be released (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

slight free play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strap corroded fuel tank still secure at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 51,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 35,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres have splits in them but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,849 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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YX57 YYE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX57 YYE, 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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YX57 YYE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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