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AP57 SXB

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SXB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 127,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 127,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 91,898 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,304 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 73,304 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 55,706 miles

Front tyres cracking between treads

Offside Front Lower arm front bush starting to debond

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy blowing but not effecting the emissions.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 50,115 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,624 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)

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 SXB is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP57 SXB registered?

AP57 SXB is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is AP57 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP57 SXB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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