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GK07 OEL

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,998 mi
Last recorded125,998 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 OEL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 125,998 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 125,998 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 125,998 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,248 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 119,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 112,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has slight loss of grease.

Offside Front Inner CV boot has slight loss of grease.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has slight loss of grease.

Offside Front Inner CV boot has slight loss of grease.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot has slight loss of grease.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,419 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 98,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,064 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner treads [Advise change A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner treads [Advise change A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner treads

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,130 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,877 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 58,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,247 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,247 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,367 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,472 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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GK07 OEL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GK07 OEL, 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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GK07 OEL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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