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EX57 WVO

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,558 mi
Last recorded110,558 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WVO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 110,558 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed unable to open door from inside handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn uneven/stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 110,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed unable to open door from inside handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn uneven/stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to test trailer lighting due to position of socket

Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

steering knock

Fail 18 Nov 2020 100,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished/splitting open on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

steering knock

Pass 31 May 2019 96,784 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

child seats fitted in rear seats so cant check rear belts

Fail 29 May 2019 96,782 miles

Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding signs of brakes overheating (disc going red) (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated just starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has 2 screws in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S light in/op (4.3.1 (a) (i))

child seats fitted in rear seats so cant check rear belts

Pass 1 May 2018 94,440 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 94,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,934 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 87,872 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,872 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,313 miles

nearside and offside rear seat belts not fully inspected as child seats fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear seat belts not fully inspected as child seats fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,440 miles

nearside and offside rear seat belts not fully inspected as child seats fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,574 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 73,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Front pads just above minimum thickness of 1.5mm, and disc lipped and worn.

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

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

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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EX57 WVO 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 60.9%.

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 EX57 WVO, 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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EX57 WVO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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