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LB57 JZU

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,588 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,477 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,172 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 68,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 68,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,809 miles

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,014 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 45,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking/perishing.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,647 miles

Surface corrosion to brake discs

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,420 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 JZU 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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

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

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