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FD07 UTX

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,369 mi
Last recorded112,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 UTX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 112,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 112,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 112,284 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID KIT FITTED TO A HALOGEN HEADLAMP UNIT (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp STOP LAMP (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear LENS DAMAGE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear LENS DAMAGE (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Battery slight insecure

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has slight leak out of gasses from flexi pipe

N/S/R Tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and wearing on edges STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,029 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 105,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 70,612 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working bothsides (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front wiper smearing slightly after top up water

Fail 27 Apr 2015 47,556 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise both front wiper smearing slightly after top up water

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,432 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,461 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD07 UTX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD07 UTX, 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 FD07 UTX registered?

FD07 UTX is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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