MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension arm front bushes & rear suspension arms bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension arm front bushes & rear suspension arms bushes split but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Sensor (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No pump (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on outer face
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Battery insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r wheel slight resistance; advise brake clean
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r wheel slight resistance; advise brake clean
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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DK57 ZDS is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DK57 ZDS, 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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DK57 ZDS is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 September 2007.
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