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WJ57 NPV

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,008 mi
Last recorded139,008 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 NPV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 139,008 miles

corrosion in rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jul 2026 139,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion in rear suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 118,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 109,705 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint Joining Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint Joining Flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,958 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 63,613 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 61,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,904 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,904 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,563 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,059 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,346 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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WJ57 NPV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WJ57 NPV, 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 WJ57 NPV registered?

WJ57 NPV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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