MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front washer weak.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
park brake near end of travel.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
park brake near end of travel.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
park brake near end of travel.
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Childs seats fitted not allowing full inspection of on adult belts
Play in steering rack inner joints
Childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of on adult belt
Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer side wall.205/55r16
Play in steering rack inner joints
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.205/55r16
steering system has slight free play detected at steering column
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres n/s 2.5mm o/s 3mm
n/n inner cv gaitor weaping grease
slight play n/s/f wheel not excessive for mot
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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BL57 XAM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 BL57 XAM, 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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BL57 XAM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 December 2007.
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