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SJ57 TLK

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 TLK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,242 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 77,947 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes bonding deteriated

slight play in nearside front track rod

slight play in offside front track rod

Fail 4 Jul 2014 77,947 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes bonding deteriated

slight play in nearside front track rod

slight play in offside front track rod

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,638 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,614 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,195 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,767 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

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 TLK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc 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 SJ57 TLK, 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 SJ57 TLK registered?

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

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