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AJ57 FDN

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,570 mi
Last recorded159,570 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,570 miles

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

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

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

Steering makes clunky noise but operates

Fail 4 Nov 2020 159,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering makes clunky noise but operates

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 142,089 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 142,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,766 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,374 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,233 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 106,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,824 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,436 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 55,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FDN 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 64.7%.

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 AJ57 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

AJ57 FDN is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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