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FG57 VZB

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,360 mi
Last recorded124,360 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 VZB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 124,360 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 124,276 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 118,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,123 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,737 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,704 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,043 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 82,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,056 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,938 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 43,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,545 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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FG57 VZB is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG57 VZB, 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 FG57 VZB registered?

FG57 VZB is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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