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SJ57 TKU

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 TKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 77,279 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 77,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,490 miles

this vehicle qualifies for a fast pass retest not yet on new system

Fail 7 Dec 2015 75,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn @ inner edges.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 67,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn @ inner edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,188 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,543 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,903 miles

front bush on nearside and offside front wishbones starting to split

nearside rear tyre low at edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 36,903 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front bush on nearside and offside front wishbones starting to split

nearside rear tyre low at edge

offside rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,208 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 TKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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