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NV57 HRC

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 HRC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,565 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front /rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear underfloor areas corroded

slight knock in steering

underfloor components generally corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,846 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit /edges devoid of tread JUST LEGAL /NEEDS ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit edges devoid of tread (needs attention) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight knock in steering

underfloor suspension components generally corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy pipe /deteriorated /slight blow (been repaired with exhaust paste) (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms forward bushes deteriorated (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underfloor front /rear suspension components generally corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 84,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm corroded /holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm corroded /holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy pipe /deteriorated /slight blow (been repaired with exhaust paste) (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms forward bushes deteriorated (no movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underfloor front /rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,740 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,106 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 69,106 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,527 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 61,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,976 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,669 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 32,669 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 27,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,367 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 18,367 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,751 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 14,751 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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NV57 HRC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NV57 HRC, 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 NV57 HRC registered?

NV57 HRC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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