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FX07 XZL

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,246 mi
Last recorded165,246 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 XZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 165,246 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has little reserve travel left / needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside has body slightly damaged down the side

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

front & rear brakes are binding but not excessively

front & rear shock absorbers & springs are corroded

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 20 Apr 2021 165,246 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has little reserve travel left / needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside has body slightly damaged down the side

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

front & rear brakes are binding but not excessively

front & rear shock absorbers & springs are corroded

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 27 Apr 2020 162,816 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left / needs adjustment / repair

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brakes are binding but not excessively

rear shock absorbers & springs are corroded

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Fail 27 Apr 2020 162,816 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has very little reserve travel left / needs adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brakes are binding but not excessively

rear shock absorbers & springs are corroded

slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Pass 12 Feb 2019 157,616 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 157,616 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 153,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 153,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 146,344 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 146,343 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 132,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,508 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 87,508 miles

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

slight run out on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,119 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 72,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 39,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,152 miles

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

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

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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FX07 XZL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FX07 XZL, 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 FX07 XZL registered?

FX07 XZL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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