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MJ57 TVT

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,117 mi
Last recorded173,117 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 TVT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 173,117 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL* (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 159,983 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 137,253 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,416 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 115,232 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,552 miles

front brake only just met imbalance level 29%

front discs worn on inner face

nearside front brake binding

Pass 14 Feb 2015 86,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,540 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 60,540 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,705 miles

handbrake slight play in the cable rear number plate delaminating

Fail 21 Dec 2010 28,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 28,587 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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MJ57 TVT is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ57 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

MJ57 TVT is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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