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MK57 JKJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,203 mi
Last recorded102,203 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 JKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 102,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake shoe backing plate corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 102,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 99,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 95,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,615 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,918 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed but not affecting its operation

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,226 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Advise replaced (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Advise replaced (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,431 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 31,180 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

N/S/F & O/S/R tyre showing signs of age

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,711 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,519 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 JKJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JKJ, 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 MK57 JKJ registered?

MK57 JKJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is MK57 JKJ safe to buy?

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