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BT56 SYR

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,791 mi
Last recorded98,791 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 SYR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 70,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear to sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 42,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wear on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,065 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,819 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 9,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,025 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 7,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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BT56 SYR is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT56 SYR, 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 BT56 SYR registered?

BT56 SYR is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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