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EF57 ENC

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ENC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,416 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 79,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,002 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,891 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 70,879 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,305 miles

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

near side rear child seat fitted not allowed full check of seat belt

off side front child seat fited not allowed to full check seat belt

off side rear child seat fitted not allowed to full check of seat belt

Fail 14 Nov 2019 66,279 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

near side rear child seat fitted not allowed full check of seat belt

off side front child seat fited not allowed to full check seat belt

off side rear child seat fitted not allowed to full check of seat belt

Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,088 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,731 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 58,731 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 56,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,248 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 46,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,982 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 39,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,280 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,855 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 29,855 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,709 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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EF57 ENC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF57 ENC, 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 EF57 ENC registered?

EF57 ENC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is EF57 ENC safe to buy?

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