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GJ57 ZDO

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ZDO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 104,060 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

accident damage to offside rear wing and bumper

Fail 30 Mar 2023 94,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

accident damage to offside rear wing and bumper

Pass 5 Apr 2022 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

accident damage to offside rear wing and bumper

Fail 5 Apr 2022 90,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

accident damage to offside rear wing and bumper

Pass 25 Mar 2021 85,951 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

accident damage to offside rear wing

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2021 85,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

accident damage to offside rear wing

nearside front tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 81,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 72,617 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Damage to o/s rear quarter.

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,838 miles

Damage to offside rear quarter

Minor exhaust blow

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,544 miles

Damage to o/s rear of vehicle.

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low & discs slightly lipped.

Fail 2 Dec 2016 58,544 miles

Damage to o/s rear of vehicle.

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low & discs slightly lipped.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,544 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,544 miles

Front & rear brake discs slightly lipped.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,485 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 28,485 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,574 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 ZDO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

GJ57 ZDO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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