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GU57 URM

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 URM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 102,002 miles

Offside Front front wheel tight to turn

Fail 3 Aug 2026 102,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front front wheel tight to turn

Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,412 miles

corrosion to subframe

corrosion to top mounting

slight play in steering

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top suspension mounts corroding

both rear brake hose ferrules at calipers pipe/union rusty

damage to nearside outer sill

offside rear anti roll bar drop link upper and lower dust covers deteriorating

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 19 Aug 2024 98,335 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe on offside by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front top suspension mounts corroding

both rear brake hose ferrules at calipers pipe/union rusty

damage to nearside outer sill

offside rear anti roll bar drop link upper and lower dust covers deteriorating

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly around clip

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

Nearside Rear disc backplate corroding away

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

Offside Rear disc backplate missing

Fail 18 Aug 2023 96,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly around clip

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

Nearside Rear disc backplate corroding away

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

Offside Rear disc backplate missing

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,477 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and tyre perishing in tread

Fail 15 Aug 2022 93,477 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and tyre perishing in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted inner face

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,863 miles

both inner drive shaft gaiter weeping slightly

corrosion to lower arms rear

daamge to outer sills

lower arm bushes poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2020 84,863 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear outer pad wearing and inner brake disc pitted

both inner drive shaft gaiter weeping slightly

corrosion to lower arms rear

daamge to outer sills

lower arm bushes poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,481 miles

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

front lower arms rusting

rear subframe rusting

Fail 21 Aug 2019 80,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front lower arms rusting

rear subframe rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,365 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 53,624 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 46,811 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 39,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,496 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 17,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,376 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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GU57 URM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GU57 URM, 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 GU57 URM registered?

GU57 URM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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