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DK57 ZDJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,431 mi
Last recorded151,431 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 ZDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 151,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2021 137,264 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2021 137,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface rust on under side of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,687 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake just met requirements

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

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

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,728 miles

Engine oil leak from the sump plug with in limits

Surface rust on the under side

Fail 13 Sep 2019 124,728 miles

Engine oil leak from the sump plug with in limits

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

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

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a puncture repair in the side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,587 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,369 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 76,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,848 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 68,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 58,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 58,467 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,056 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,645 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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DK57 ZDJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK57 ZDJ, 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 DK57 ZDJ registered?

DK57 ZDJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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