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MJ57 TWG

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 112,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 106,559 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 99,610 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 99,609 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,355 miles

Front Wipers smear

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 92,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Wipers smear

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,295 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,088 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 71,085 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 71,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,908 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shhape on inner edge + below 3.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shhape on inner edge + below 3.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shhape on inner edge + below 3.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre out of shhape on inner edge + below 3.0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,326 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes alittle uneven application [os slow]

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Dec 2015 42,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 34,316 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 19,950 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 TWG is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

MJ57 TWG is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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