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EF57 YDO

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,285 mi
Last recorded65,285 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YDO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 65,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 62,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 60,486 miles

Minor leak on rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 58,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner CV gator leaking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 55,643 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 53,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner CV BOOT clip loose

Offside Front Inner CV BOOT clip loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner CV BOOT clip loose

Offside Front Inner CV BOOT clip loose

Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,895 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,065 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 47,065 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,294 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake flex hose starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,128 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 26,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 24,660 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 21,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 21,837 miles

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 YDO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

EF57 YDO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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