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DG57 NTU

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,025 mi
Last recorded130,025 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 NTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 130,025 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 126,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres. (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 124,023 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on wind screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all rear suspension /brake area/vehicle structure very rusty/some light corrosion

under trays fitted at time of inspection unable to inspect some underside areas/items

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Fail 21 Sep 2023 123,966 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake been very hot (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder on windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all rear suspension /brake area/vehicle structure very rusty/some light corrosion

under trays fitted at time of inspection unable to inspect some underside areas/items

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 3 Oct 2022 121,360 miles

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

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

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some underside areas/items

Fail 27 Sep 2022 121,351 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder on wind screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split away from frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split away from frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some underside areas/items

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,725 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 115,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 111,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,989 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 105,926 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,504 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush only just in limits (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 90,423 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush broken up (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush only just in limits (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,031 miles

Parking brake only just meet min req

Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,895 miles

Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened brake pads over lapping disc,,,, wrong pads fitted (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,248 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,509 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,841 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade juddering on the screen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,325 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,627 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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DG57 NTU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG57 NTU, 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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DG57 NTU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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