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AX07 DYW

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,966 mi
Last recorded173,966 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 DYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 173,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of being hot

Fail 9 Jan 2023 173,966 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 82kgf vs 195kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc shows signs of being hot

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 153,332 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT NUT LOCKING PIN MISSING

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE FRONT INNER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 153,332 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT NUT LOCKING PIN MISSING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE FRONT INNER EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,963 miles

advise front tyres waering on inner edges advise front bottom arm inner bushes splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2019 126,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 100,232 miles

front brakes starting to bind on

park brake operation rough

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,840 miles

Cords showing on spare tyre.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 86,840 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Both front inner gaiters. (2.5.C.1a)

Cords showing on spare tyre.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,787 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,896 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 66,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,186 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 57,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,505 miles

could not fully inspect engine due to undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,085 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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AX07 DYW 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 68.4%.

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 AX07 DYW, 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 AX07 DYW registered?

AX07 DYW is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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