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PJ57 KWA

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 KWA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,724 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all sides front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 120,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,500 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,176 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 87,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,154 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,587 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 58,587 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,401 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly unbonding but have no excessive movement

rear brake pads worn slightly low

Fail 10 Feb 2015 42,401 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

both front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly unbonding but have no excessive movement

slight play n/s front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,773 miles

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,342 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 25,786 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 24,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,877 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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PJ57 KWA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ57 KWA, 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 PJ57 KWA registered?

PJ57 KWA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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