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LB57 JZE

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 JZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 97,702 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))

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

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2024 88,901 miles

corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 81,500 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bushing between steering motor and gearing is worn (common fault) monator (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 81,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bushing between steering motor and gearing is worn (common fault) monator (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,260 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 62,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,782 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall scuffed

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 15,548 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

small cracks in n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2010 11,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LB57 JZE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB57 JZE, 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 LB57 JZE registered?

LB57 JZE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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