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GL07 YBB

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,608 mi
Last recorded106,608 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 YBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 106,608 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter panel slightly damaged and scratches

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 94,572 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 94,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,787 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area, close to excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 76,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link rod boot perished

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

oil leak

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 24 May 2018 67,661 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 67,661 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,663 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 49,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,365 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,887 miles

battery slight insecurity

slight play steering arms

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,934 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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GL07 YBB is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL07 YBB, 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 GL07 YBB registered?

GL07 YBB is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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