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AF07 LXT

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,171 mi
Last recorded154,171 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LXT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spot on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 154,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Flat spot on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,472 miles

under body covered

Fail 18 Nov 2022 147,450 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body covered

Pass 10 Feb 2022 141,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 141,926 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LHR parking brake low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment LHF track rod end worn to excess. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 131,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 131,764 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 121,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 121,075 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning X 2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 104,648 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 104,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,972 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 89,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 77,591 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,347 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,715 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 41,737 miles

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,737 miles

Both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,253 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,123 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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AF07 LXT is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF07 LXT, 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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AF07 LXT is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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