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MJ57 TVL

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,542 mi
Last recorded81,542 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 TVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 59,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

under trays/covers fitted over brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,145 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 48,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,523 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 38,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,958 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015 32,956 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,329 miles

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES BADLY PERISHED +SPLIT

Fail 25 Oct 2014 30,329 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES BADLY PERISHED +SPLIT

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,652 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 26,652 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,206 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 14,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MJ57 TVL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ57 TVL, 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 MJ57 TVL registered?

MJ57 TVL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ57 TVL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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