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EF57 FKV

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,323 mi
Last recorded194,323 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 FKV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 194,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 192,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 190,051 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 188,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 181,899 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 179,440 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 179,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 165,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,599 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 151,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 134,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 134,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 117,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,521 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 97,521 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 77,237 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,068 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FKV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

EF57 FKV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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