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GE05 YME

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,448 mi
Last recorded135,448 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE05 YME
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,448 miles

exhuast in poor condition

towbar rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively towbar (6.1.6 (a))

front exhaust flexi slight blow

rusty under car

Pass 10 Mar 2023 120,233 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively the tow bar its self (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 114,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively the tow bar its self (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,573 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,829 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar is corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,161 miles

rear tow bar area corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,003 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,832 miles

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

front joint of ex blowing slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Offside Front brake - slight bind

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,783 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf inner cv boot leaking grease

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge.

signs of grease at nearside inner drive shaft boot.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaitor signs of grease leaking

nearside washer jet would benefit from adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,030 miles

scoring on offside rear brake disc

signs of grease leak from nearside front inner cv boot

Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

scoring on offside rear brake disc

signs of grease leak from nearside front inner cv boot

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,197 miles

nearside rear tyre badly cracking round tread

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,274 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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GE05 YME is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GE05 YME, 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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GE05 YME is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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