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WJ57 WBZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,534 mi
Last recorded176,534 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 176,534 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 166,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 150,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 139,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 120,028 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,395 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,410 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,506 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear

rear wiper perished on ends

small stone chips to windscreen in swept area

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing

nsf tyre starting to perish and crack

osf tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,670 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smearing

nsf tyre starting to perish and crack

osf tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,637 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,618 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 WBZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

WJ57 WBZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is WJ57 WBZ safe to buy?

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