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AV07 FKZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,217 mi
Last recorded143,217 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 FKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 143,217 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 143,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,437 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 136,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,143 miles

205/55/R16/91V.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,143 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position lights flashing, incorrect operation. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

205/55/R16/91V.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,168 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 bumper has damage - no sharp edges present

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside headlamp unit damaged - still secure

Fail 24 Nov 2020 122,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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 bumper has damage - no sharp edges present

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

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside headlamp unit damaged - still secure

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,425 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,115 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 61,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,371 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,566 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AV07 FKZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV07 FKZ, 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 AV07 FKZ registered?

AV07 FKZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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