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FG07 TKE

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,420 mi
Last recorded157,420 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 TKE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 157,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 157,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 144,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 20 Mar 2018 128,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 128,269 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 111,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 102,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 94,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,352 miles

all discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,431 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,345 miles

nearside front inner cv boot loosing grease via small clip

park brake lever,little seserve

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,862 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

parking brake lever free travel requires attention.

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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FG07 TKE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FG07 TKE, 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 FG07 TKE registered?

FG07 TKE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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