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GF07 OYJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,149 mi
Last recorded166,149 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 OYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,149 miles

Both rear springs rusty

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2021 156,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,181 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 146,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,255 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 135,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,383 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2017 107,383 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,706 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front/rear disc brakes have slight corrosion around edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front/rear disc brakes have slight corrosion around edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,235 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 77,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,985 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,857 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,674 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,663 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,300 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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GF07 OYJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF07 OYJ, 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 GF07 OYJ registered?

GF07 OYJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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