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SG57 XEJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 XEJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 157,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 157,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,719 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,043 miles

nearside rear seatbelt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2014 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear seatbelt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,705 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,509 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,853 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SG57 XEJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SG57 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG57 XEJ registered?

SG57 XEJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is SG57 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG57 XEJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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