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MJ57 TWF

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,727 mi
Last recorded166,727 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 TWF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 166,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 166,727 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 155,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 148,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 135,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Fail 5 May 2020 135,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 123,578 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Fail 16 Feb 2019 123,578 miles

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

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 10 Mar 2018 113,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***ns/os*** (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ***inner brake pad*** (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven ***grabbing*** (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ***cuts in tread area*** (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ***205/55R16-91V*** (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***ns/os*** (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,753 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 106,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,511 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,506 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 98,506 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,763 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,763 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,847 miles

nail in the offside rear tyre

rear disc starting to corrode

the nearside inner drive shaft boot is weeping at the small end

Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in the offside rear tyre

rear disc starting to corrode

the nearside inner drive shaft boot is weeping at the small end

Pass 26 Jan 2013 58,170 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,628 miles

front no plate starting to deteriate

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitment

Fail 16 Jan 2012 45,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front no plate starting to deteriate

nail in the offside rear tyre

nearside inner drive shaft boot / weeping from the small clip

offside front tyre worn to the limiters

rear brake pads apear low

small cut to the offside front tyre outer side wall

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitment

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,779 miles

front no plate starting to deteriate

nearside washer poor

unable to check the opperation of the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 TWF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TWF, 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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MJ57 TWF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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