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MK57 JNV

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,421 mi
Last recorded128,421 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 JNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 128,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 128,421 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 122,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,495 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 117,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 111,783 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 111,690 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 101,656 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,839 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,405 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 73,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,615 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 60,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,440 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 31,961 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,993 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 25,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 17,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 14,915 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 JNV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JNV, 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 JNV registered?

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

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