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ET07 XZO

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,924 mi
Last recorded114,924 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 XZO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 114,924 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 110,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 107,184 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 107,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,277 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 92,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,450 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 86,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also going out of shape (4.1.E.1)

washers only just contacting the screen

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,595 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s inner cv boot leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 81,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s inner cv boot leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,460 miles

n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors weeping

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

unable to see rear pads

Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,460 miles

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

n/s and o/s inner cv gaitors weeping

n/s/r wheel binding

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

unable to see rear pads

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,699 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

n/s front tyre has a nail in the tread

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both rack arms

wheel alignment to be checked

Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

n/s front tyre has a nail in the tread

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both rack arms

wheel alignment to be checked

Pass 12 Oct 2013 56,214 miles

o/s/f roll bar link slight play

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Oct 2013 56,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f roll bar link slight play

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,780 miles

inner cv gaitors weeping

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,981 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,913 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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ET07 XZO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ET07 XZO, 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 XZO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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