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DV07 NFJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 NFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,473 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2026 122,473 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 118,264 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc red showing signs of bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge****** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc red showing signs of bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge****** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Boot struts weak

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,177 miles

Offside Rear signs of brake being overheated at some point

Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,176 miles

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

Offside Rear signs of brake being overheated at some point

Pass 1 Apr 2022 105,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,222 miles

All Suspension Bushes Slightly Perished

Fail 22 Mar 2019 91,222 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All Brake Pads Appear Low

All Suspension Bushes Slightly Perished

Rear Tyres Slightly Deformed And Slightly Perished

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,335 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,130 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,185 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,185 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,691 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,623 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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DV07 NFJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV07 NFJ, 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 DV07 NFJ registered?

DV07 NFJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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