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EF57 YDW

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 YDW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 110,208 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to bonnet

Pass 12 Jul 2025 109,025 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 108,391 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 107,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 106,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 106,952 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,585 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,614 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 96,577 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,588 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 85,588 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,990 miles

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,124 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,854 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 Dec 2011 43,989 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 43,989 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,617 miles

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

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

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 YDW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF57 YDW registered?

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

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