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AV57 FAO

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,008 mi
Last recorded134,008 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 124,193 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,672 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,170 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 101,063 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are worn off on inner edges/shoulders.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Requires tracking.

Slight play in both steering tie rod joints.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,337 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,644 miles

front brake discs lopped

n/s/f wheel has slight damage

o/s steering arm has slight movement

rear brake discs scored

Fail 1 Oct 2014 85,564 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lopped

n/s/f wheel has slight damage

o/s steering arm has slight movement

rear brake discs scored

Fail 25 Sep 2013 75,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,169 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,503 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,480 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,095 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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AV57 FAO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV57 FAO, 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 AV57 FAO registered?

AV57 FAO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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