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LB57 JZN

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,233 mi
Last recorded105,233 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 105,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 worn to its minimum limit on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 101,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 101,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 97,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 97,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 87,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to there minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to there minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,865 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,937 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,937 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,609 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,203 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 76,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,159 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,387 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 64,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,108 miles

uneven wear osr tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,703 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 JZN is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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