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ET07 XYZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 XYZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 131,511 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 134,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 129,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,628 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 122,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,931 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,960 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear hand brake little reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,421 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 101,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,559 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,390 miles

near side rear reflector missing

near side rear tail light lens cracked

rear bumper cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 63,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,954 miles

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

near side front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,931 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2010 35,163 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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ET07 XYZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 ET07 XYZ, 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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ET07 XYZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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