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AJ57 TWP

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

273,265 mi
Last recorded273,265 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 TWP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 273,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2022 273,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Mar 2021 234,124 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 229,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 226,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 226,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 212,098 miles

Engine very noisy.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 197,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 181,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

tyres advise both rears and osf wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 181,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

tyres advise both rears and osf wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 161,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2015 161,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 136,519 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake,

Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,726 miles

N/S/F inner c.v gaitor leaking grease

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,314 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,314 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

rear brake pads getting low

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 TWP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

AJ57 TWP is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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