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NU57 EYA

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,938 mi
Last recorded139,938 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 EYA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 139,938 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,791 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 107,479 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 107,476 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 104,481 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 104,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 98,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 98,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,428 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance borderline pass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance borderline pass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,695 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,688 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished in the tread pattern

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished in the tread pattern

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,971 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,239 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,280 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 54,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,673 miles

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,963 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NU57 EYA 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 66.7%.

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 NU57 EYA, 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 NU57 EYA registered?

NU57 EYA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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