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AP57 AFZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,224 mi
Last recorded138,224 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 AFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 138,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mount in the arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in thick underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides bottoms badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked up the passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides low and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 110,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play lower arm ball joint. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides low and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,851 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Front both valves deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres deteriorated cracking in tread

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,018 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,980 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 83,980 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,628 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,332 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 62,332 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Removed air freshener from interior mirror

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,861 miles

Full brake inspection advised as the discs look exessivly worn.

Noise/play in steering under dash, inv needed

Fail 31 Aug 2012 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Full brake inspection advised as the discs look exessivly worn.

Noise/ play in stearing under dash, inv needed.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,954 miles

n/s/f inner CV boot, leaking.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,311 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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AP57 AFZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP57 AFZ, 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 AP57 AFZ registered?

AP57 AFZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 September 2007.

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