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RJ57 JTU

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,643 mi
Last recorded62,643 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 JTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 60,814 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 57,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,527 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,370 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,606 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,990 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 41,990 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,051 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,361 miles

chip in screen

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,560 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 19,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 15,797 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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RJ57 JTU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ57 JTU, 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 RJ57 JTU registered?

RJ57 JTU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is RJ57 JTU safe to buy?

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