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GJ57 FTZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,471 mi
Last recorded138,471 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FTZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 138,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 138,471 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 128,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 124,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 124,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 113,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 96,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,021 miles

O/s/f tyre worn completely down on the inside egde of the tread, but is not considered to be primary tread for the puprose of the mot.

Rear tyres worn wavey on the inside edge of the tread

Fail 24 Apr 2015 81,021 miles

O/s/f tyre worn completely down on the inside egde of the tread, but is not considered to be primary tread for the puprose of the mot.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres worn wavey on the inside edge of the tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,399 miles

Both front lower susp arms, front most bushes starting to de bond

Front brake disc's lipped but not considered to be seriously weakened.

N/s/f inner c.v boot seaping grease.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge but is not considered to be primary tread.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,399 miles

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

Both front lower susp arms, front most bushes starting to de bond

Front brake disc's lipped but not considered to be seriously weakened.

N/s/f inner c.v boot seaping grease.

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge but is not considered to be primary tread.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,627 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,727 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 34,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,125 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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GJ57 FTZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ57 FTZ, 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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GJ57 FTZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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