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MF57 ZHW

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

249,877 mi
Last recorded249,877 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 ZHW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 249,877 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 242,111 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 235,466 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 235,392 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Fluid Low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 Boot Struts Worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 199,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 178,612 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 178,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 148,179 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 148,173 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,165 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,285 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 118,285 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,457 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 99,590 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 99,582 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,572 miles

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

offside rear tyre low inner edge

uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,295 miles

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

brake peddle rubber worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 57,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 57,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,409 miles

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

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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MF57 ZHW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MF57 ZHW, 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 MF57 ZHW registered?

MF57 ZHW is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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