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MK57 JHY

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,531 mi
Last recorded108,531 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 JHY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 108,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,479 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 107,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,677 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,025 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,971 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 43,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,767 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 26,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,894 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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MK57 JHY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK57 JHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MK57 JHY?

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What year was MK57 JHY registered?

MK57 JHY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is MK57 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK57 JHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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