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GJ07 OLK

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,472 mi
Last recorded156,472 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 OLK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 156,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 148,338 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 138,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 138,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 105,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,584 miles

Noise from steering when going from lock to lock

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,090 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,221 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,221 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre cut all around tread

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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GJ07 OLK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ07 OLK, 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 GJ07 OLK registered?

GJ07 OLK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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