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FE57 XXJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,936 mi
Last recorded97,936 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 97,936 miles

205/55r16 both front tyres perishing and worn close to limit indicators

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective aero slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath

o/s/r fog lamp lens missing but has been repaired with red tape

Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,248 miles

corrosion underneath vehicle

n/s/f washer could be better

Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,244 miles

General corrosion on front and rear suspension

Offside rear lamp and offside rear fog lamps damaged

Parking brake travel high

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 89,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion on front and rear suspension

Offside rear lamp and offside rear fog lamps damaged

Parking brake travel high

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,861 miles

Front number plate poor

Fail 1 Sep 2023 85,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front number plate poor

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,420 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Slight play in nearside front suspension hub

Fail 18 Aug 2022 82,420 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front suspension hub

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,931 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

n/s/r brake disc slightly marked/corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Fail 18 Aug 2020 72,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,549 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very warn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 53,948 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 53,948 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 38,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,424 miles

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

child seats fitted unable to fully check offside rear seatbelt

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,348 miles

osr brake disc rusted

osr tyre side wall cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2014 27,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr brake disc rusted

osr tyre side wall cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,051 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 27 Aug 2011 14,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 11,300 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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FE57 XXJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FE57 XXJ, 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 FE57 XXJ registered?

FE57 XXJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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