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BL57 XAX

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XAX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,603 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,522 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 114,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,682 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 106,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 96,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 67,062 miles

slight wear on inner shoulders of rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,079 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,471 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,169 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outter side all cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2011 32,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2010 25,368 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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BL57 XAX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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