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LB57 JZF

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,851 mi
Last recorded86,851 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 86,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,150 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Fail 29 Sep 2022 74,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,018 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 45,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 36,779 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,417 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 30,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,267 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,685 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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LB57 JZF 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 83.3%.

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

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