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AJ57 SSV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,835 mi
Last recorded181,835 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SSV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 181,835 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 181,835 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 166,415 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 166,415 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 166,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 151,494 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 141,517 miles

Nearside Front drop link slightly bent

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 133,800 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 133,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 122,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 110,025 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,731 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,813 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 50,807 miles

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

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

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 SSV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ57 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

AJ57 SSV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is AJ57 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 SSV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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