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GJ57 NKC

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,721 mi
Last recorded112,721 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 NKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked in Yellow. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 104,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 104,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,527 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 98,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 96,845 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 94,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,069 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 91,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,931 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,919 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,717 miles

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,188 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,706 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 NKC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black 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 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

GJ57 NKC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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