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DY07 ZVM

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,425 mi
Last recorded119,425 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 ZVM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2025 119,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns nozzle missing causing low pressure (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 108,641 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside front inner cv boots worn . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged ...

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension arm slight corroded and rear suspension bushes worn (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 108,640 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside front inner cv boots worn . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged ...

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame and suspension arm slight corroded and rear suspension bushes worn (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,912 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,817 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 83,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,199 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 53,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,496 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,706 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,026 miles

brake fluid over full

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,813 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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DY07 ZVM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY07 ZVM, 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 DY07 ZVM registered?

DY07 ZVM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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