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AD07 UTJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,887 mi
Last recorded170,887 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 UTJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 170,887 miles

FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR TORSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

REAR TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES DETERIROATED

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK NSF AND OSF

SMALL STONE CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 12 Aug 2022 165,105 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front headlamps have poor beam pattens

Fail 10 Aug 2022 165,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front headlamps have poor beam pattens

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear brake discs corroded

parking brake effort only just met required limit , hand brake may need repairing

play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Aug 2021 160,416 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes separating

rear subframe corroded/suspension arms

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front track rod end /inner steering joint

Fail 13 Aug 2021 160,416 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes separating

rear subframe corroded/suspension arms

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

slight play in offside front track rod end /inner steering joint

Fail 26 Jul 2021 160,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

auxiliary drive belt torn/damaged, likely to fail

Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,722 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIOARATED

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

NSF WASHER JET WEAK

NSR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND STEPPED ON INNER SECTION TREAD

PLAY IN NSR ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK LOWER JOINT

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2019 153,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - although car is stable at full operation.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 153,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel - although car is stable at full operation.

Pass 3 May 2018 147,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N.S.F. & O.S.F. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 147,042 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N.S.F. & O.S.F. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 142,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 142,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has 4-5mm of tread depth remaining but has excessive wear to the inside shoulder

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 129,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2015 117,448 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 117,448 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 105,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 91,068 miles

Front bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 77,598 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,660 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 64,654 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,096 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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AD07 UTJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AD07 UTJ, 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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AD07 UTJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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