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MK57 JKZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,794 mi
Last recorded164,794 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 JKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 164,794 miles

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

suspension components have surface rust

Fail 7 Oct 2025 164,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension components have surface rust

Pass 11 Mar 2024 158,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 158,985 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner side of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,566 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet pull missing

Fail 6 Mar 2023 152,521 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bonnet pull missing

Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2022 145,348 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,033 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 139,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 134,504 miles

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2020 134,504 miles

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

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 126,185 miles

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2019 126,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge and cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2017 113,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edge and cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread & wearing on inner edge

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 102,114 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread & wearing on inner edge

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,426 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,715 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/r wheel nuts but secure at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/r wheel nuts but secure at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,266 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 58,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,125 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 43,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner c.v boot leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,513 miles

Boot loaded not allowing full inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JKZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK57 JKZ, 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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MK57 JKZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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