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MJ57 VTZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,750 mi
Last recorded122,750 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 VTZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 122,750 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 21 Sep 2022 113,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 93,974 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 85,071 miles

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 2 Oct 2019 85,070 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,174 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,168 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 72,697 miles

drivers door has slight play in hinge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 72,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

drivers door has slight play in hinge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 60,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,360 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,337 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,010 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,924 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 24,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VTZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

MJ57 VTZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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