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FH07 VDA

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,901 mi
Last recorded113,901 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VDA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,901 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 113,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 109,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 109,815 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,662 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 100,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 100,422 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,885 miles

both front tyres rubbing inner edge off

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension arm slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 86,820 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,037 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,022 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 69,022 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,190 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,464 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,756 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,869 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,342 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FH07 VDA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FH07 VDA, 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 FH07 VDA registered?

FH07 VDA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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