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GJ57 ZDH

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,559 mi
Last recorded137,559 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ZDH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,559 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired part missing. (1.5.1c)

advise offside rear brake binding slightly, disc inner face rusted,pad contact area reduced.

advise offside rear brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 137,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired part missing. (1.5.1c)

advise offside rear brake binding slightly, disc inner face rusted,pad contact area reduced.

advise offside rear brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,044 miles

Battery loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting bolt not fully tightened.

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 133,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery loose.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn.

Offside Rear Shock absorber mounting bolt not fully tightened.

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 128,249 miles

Handbrake nearing limit of travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2015 128,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake nearing limit of travel

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2014 116,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,164 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,792 miles

nearside wiper blade poor

Fail 2 Dec 2011 73,792 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade poor

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ZDH is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDH, 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 ZDH is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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