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SJ57 TNV

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

54,205 mi
Last recorded54,205 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 TNV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 54,205 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,521 miles

both front inner wheel arch liners damaged

front number plate poor

underside very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2020 44,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front inner wheel arch liners damaged

front number plate poor

underside very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,730 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 39,730 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,911 miles

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2017 21,652 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 21,652 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,945 miles

man light on

osf tyre getting low

Fail 12 Sep 2016 16,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

man light on

osf tyre getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2015 8,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,800 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 4,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 3,552 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 TNV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

SJ57 TNV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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