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YY57 GZF

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,671 mi
Last recorded175,671 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 GZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 175,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge is worn smooth

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing/cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 175,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge is worn smooth

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing/cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 159,458 miles

Engine cover & Under tray fitted

Front Inner Both CV Boot clips loose

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

Rear Both tyres have slight worn edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,024 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,024 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 124,627 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 106,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 88,173 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,400 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 52,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,602 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,589 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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YY57 GZF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY57 GZF, 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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YY57 GZF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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