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AJ57 CKU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,843 mi
Last recorded115,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 CKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 112,156 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

engine cover fitted/under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,475 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 102,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 70,741 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,840 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,169 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,968 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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AJ57 CKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ57 CKU, 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 AJ57 CKU registered?

AJ57 CKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is AJ57 CKU safe to buy?

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