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FV07 OPS

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,674 mi
Last recorded170,674 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 OPS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 170,674 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2025 170,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 152,301 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 135,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 7 Aug 2019 124,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2017 114,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2015 98,667 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 98,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,616 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,924 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,154 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv..>> front and rear dics pads alittle low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,072 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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FV07 OPS is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV07 OPS, 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 FV07 OPS registered?

FV07 OPS is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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