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MF57 ZHX

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 ZHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 65,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 58,364 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 58,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 51,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 42,440 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 31,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,285 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 28,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 24,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 21,571 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 21,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,462 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 17,462 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 13,162 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 8,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 8,650 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 8,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,996 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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MF57 ZHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF57 ZHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF57 ZHX registered?

MF57 ZHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is MF57 ZHX safe to buy?

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