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AP57 RBY

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,733 mi
Last recorded131,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 RBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 131,733 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 131,575 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 130,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 122,997 miles

Clutch Feels Worn, Has Excessive Bite

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 111,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,316 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 99,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,924 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,924 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,135 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,744 miles

Front Windscreen Wipers are Slightly Smearing The Screen

Nearside Inner Cv Boot has A Very Slight Leak, But Is Not Insecure or Damaged

Slight Play in Both Steering Arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Warning Light For Passenger Air Bag Is On

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,267 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,883 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)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,882 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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 RBY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

AP57 RBY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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