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A6 XRA

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (24 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,836 mi
Last recorded41,836 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XRA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

24 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 41,836 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 41,226 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front knuckle dust cover and rear knuckle dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front knuckle dust cover and rear knuckle dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing between cats and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very deep cut, appears to have been glued (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 24,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,160 miles

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,961 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre damaged on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 20,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 36,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 35,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

head light washers not working

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2020 16,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer marker lamp not working

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing down

wiring under steering rack touching power steering pipe and needs attention

Fail 19 Aug 2019 34,170 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer marker lamp not working

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing down

wiring under steering rack touching power steering pipe and needs attention

Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,814 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,254 miles

front brake pads 3mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,733 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,120 miles

o/s/f 1of 2 side lights not working

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm and worn smooth on edges

Pass 14 May 2014 17,991 miles

o/s/f tyre very low

Pass 30 Apr 2013 16,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 12,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 9,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 5,618 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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A6 XRA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A6 XRA, 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 A6 XRA registered?

A6 XRA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is A6 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XRA shows 26 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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