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GJ57 PKY

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,237 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,498 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2024 63,498 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,947 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,099 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,783 miles

Handbrake just passed efficiency test, may need adjustment or repair.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,127 miles

High handbrake lever travel

Near side rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,924 miles

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

rattle at idle is baffle in rear exhaust box loose

Fail 10 Oct 2018 55,923 miles

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

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

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

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

rattle at idle is baffle in rear exhaust box loose

Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,597 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 22 Sep 2016 39,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,831 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 25,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,796 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 15,881 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated (sidewall)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,035 miles

nearside front tyre has kerb damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,351 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 PKY 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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

GJ57 PKY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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