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GJ57 LAE

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,981 mi
Last recorded83,981 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LAE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output near side and off side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,820 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 71,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 60,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 45,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 43,429 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 43,356 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

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

Nearside Rear brake disc backplate corroded

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,779 miles

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

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

front brake discs look corroded

nearside rear brake back-plate corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 41,849 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracked/perished in tread and outer sidewall

nearside rear back plate corroded

offside front tyre cracked/perished in tread and outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2018 41,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre cracked/perished in tread and outer sidewall

nearside rear back plate corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked/ perished in tread and outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracked/perished in tread and outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2017 39,962 miles

both front tyres perished

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear brake back plate corroding

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front suspension arm, front bush deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,079 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre all slightly perished

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

offside front lower suspension arm, front mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,076 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 34,076 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 30,777 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,943 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,524 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,345 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 LAE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 GJ57 LAE, 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 GJ57 LAE registered?

GJ57 LAE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is GJ57 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 LAE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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