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AF07 LXW

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LXW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 152,147 miles

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2023 146,803 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 146,801 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 140,227 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front most suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Trailing arm front most bushes deteriorated both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 131,842 miles

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

Front both lower front most suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm front most bushes deteriorated both

Fail 27 Jul 2021 131,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front both lower front most suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Rear Trailing arm front most bushes deteriorated both

Pass 31 Jul 2020 127,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,281 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 99,257 miles

Front Both bottom arm bush's starting to un-bond

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both bush's starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 May 2017 99,256 miles

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

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

Front Both bottom arm bush's starting to un-bond

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both bush's starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,353 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 77,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,692 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,829 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 LXW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF07 LXW, 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 AF07 LXW registered?

AF07 LXW is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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