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RJ57 XDE

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

272,916 mi
Last recorded272,916 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 XDE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 272,916 miles

Nearside mirror held by tape.

Nearside rear light damaged.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 22 Sep 2016 272,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside mirror held by tape.

Nearside rear light damaged.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 253,057 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Dampness to offside rear shock absorber.

Handbrake travel on limit.

Nearside mirror held by tape.

Nearside rear light damaged.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 17 Sep 2015 253,057 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges.

Dampness to offside rear shock absorber.

Handbrake travel on limit.

Nearside mirror held by tape.

Nearside rear light damaged.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 229,719 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 229,719 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 203,725 miles

Nearside rear light damaged.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 177,190 miles

Front and rear discs lipped on edges

Front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside mirror held by tape

Nearside rear light damaged

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2011 146,225 miles

Centre seatbelt slightly damaged.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror held by tape.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,225 miles

Centre seatbelt slightly damaged.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Nearside mirror held by tape.

Nearside rear light lens damaged.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 112,426 miles

Front discs lipped on edges

Front tyres starting to wear close to limit

Movement in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside mirror held by tape

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside rear seatbelt slightly damaged

Rear tyres on legal limit on inner edge

Travel in handbrake

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 XDE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ57 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

RJ57 XDE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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