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EX07 JSZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,503 mi
Last recorded175,503 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 JSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,503 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 175,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 175,346 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer leaking around seams (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms both sides of car (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 167,789 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 159,305 miles

Exhaust central pipe offside mount hook fractured away from pipe.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 150,190 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 141,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,880 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,880 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 114,624 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Front Wiper blades split still adequately clearing screen

Nearside Front Wheel slightly stiff on rotation

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 114,623 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Registration plate cracked

Front Wiper blades split still adequately clearing screen

Nearside Front Wheel slightly stiff on rotation

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,494 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Fail 27 Oct 2016 105,494 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,456 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaitor weeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,456 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Inner Cv gaitor weeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 66,875 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,246 miles

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

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

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 JSZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel 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 EX07 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

EX07 JSZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 August 2007.

Is EX07 JSZ safe to buy?

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