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WU57 AEO

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,837 mi
Last recorded67,837 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 AEO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 64,122 miles

Front Ns and Os lenses frosted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement as soon as practical (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Washer bottle leaking

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement as soon as practical (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,218 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Washer bottle leaking

Fail 4 Apr 2024 58,213 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.4mm remaining also wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 40,992 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 40,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,704 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 35,618 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 35,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,794 miles

Offside wiperblade - splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,504 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,305 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,531 miles

rear tyres deteriating

Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres deteriating

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,229 miles

nsr tyre side wall perished

Fail 21 Aug 2012 25,229 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,046 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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WU57 AEO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU57 AEO, 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 WU57 AEO registered?

WU57 AEO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is WU57 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU57 AEO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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