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FM07 AEL

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 AEL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 102,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,242 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating repair or adjustment required

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,706 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 85,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2020 80,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,172 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,919 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,121 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,825 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,665 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 25,665 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,840 miles

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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FM07 AEL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM07 AEL, 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 FM07 AEL registered?

FM07 AEL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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