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EX07 ELW

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 ELW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,581 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 104,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 104,539 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,390 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 96,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,252 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 71,852 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,014 miles

Battery loose in tray not able to fall out

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,164 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 55,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,841 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,842 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 22,623 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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EX07 ELW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX07 ELW, 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 EX07 ELW registered?

EX07 ELW is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 March 2007.

Is EX07 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX07 ELW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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