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EF57 WXA

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WXA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,502 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 101,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre Osr , cracking and stepped ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,830 miles

Both front tyres bald inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2017 96,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Slow 49% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Both front tyres bald inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,435 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,861 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,037 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,269 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 43,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 34,320 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 26,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly

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 WXA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF57 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

EF57 WXA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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