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SJ57 TKT

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,619 mi
Last recorded88,619 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 TKT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 88,619 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 88,615 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension very corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,607 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 81,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% out on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,529 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Rear front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

Rear front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 73,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,004 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 23 Nov 2020 69,003 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% out of balance on increase of pressure (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,279 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Fail 3 Jun 2019 62,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,488 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,037 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2017 54,037 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 49,238 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 26 May 2015 45,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 40,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 34,935 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 34,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,376 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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SJ57 TKT is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SJ57 TKT, 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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SJ57 TKT is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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