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AJ07 EFP

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,826 mi
Last recorded218,826 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EFP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 218,826 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp LIGHT ON SIDE LIGHT SHOWING STOP LIGHT. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Front STEERING RACK NOISE BUT NO VISABLE PLAY NO RACK OR STEERING COLOME

Pass 19 Apr 2024 214,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Temporary one fitted not full size (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm where coil spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main arm where coil spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear components have general corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 208,770 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 208,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 197,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 195,475 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 185,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 168,603 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2018 153,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 153,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 140,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,110 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,490 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 45,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,591 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)

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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AJ07 EFP 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 AJ07 EFP, 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 AJ07 EFP registered?

AJ07 EFP is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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