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GJ07 UOF

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

189,300 mi
Last recorded189,300 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 UOF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 189,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 189,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 174,831 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 174,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 164,283 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 163,992 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 152,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 152,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 141,143 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 129,441 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,268 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate has water damage

Fail 13 Aug 2018 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear number plate has water damage

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,522 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 72,522 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 65,802 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 65,802 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2014 60,481 miles

front brake pads low.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 20 May 2013 55,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2013 55,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,161 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 53,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 45,233 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slack parking brake; travel of lever extensive

Fail 9 May 2011 45,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slack parking brake; travel of lever extensive

Fail 17 Apr 2010 35,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,548 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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GJ07 UOF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 GJ07 UOF, 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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GJ07 UOF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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