MOT Status
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180,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s tread depth low & worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are underinflated and unevenly worn in the centre / inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Oil leak Moderate engine oil leak. ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Belt twisted numerous times over. (5.3.1u)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge is unevenly worn out and split right down to the metal cords / inner structure of the tyre. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are underinflated and unevenly worn in the centre / inner edges. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Oil leak Moderate engine oil leak. ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front wipers smear
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both driveshaft inner gaiters are oozing grease
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Removed sat nav cradle from swept area and air fresheners from interior mirror
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Removed sat nav cradle from swept area and air fresheners from interior mirror
Both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP57 VDJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 AP57 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?
AP57 VDJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 November 2007.
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