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MK57 JLU

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,561 mi
Last recorded139,561 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 JLU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 139,561 miles

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 136,227 miles

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 136,227 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 124,969 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 110,989 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 89,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,794 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 65,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 59,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,419 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking outerwall

o/s/r tyre cracking outerwall

unable to fully inspect brake pads as trims fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking outerwall

o/s/r tyre cracking outerwall

unable to fully inspect brake pads as trims fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,858 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JLU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

MK57 JLU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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