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GJ57 WEA

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 WEA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 123,485 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,054 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,608 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 102,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,540 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2018 90,255 miles

Offside Rear worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,258 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,057 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,281 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,515 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,654 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 WEA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ57 WEA registered?

GJ57 WEA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 WEA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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