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GU07 DVZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 DVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,042 miles

Both headlamp lens in poor condition

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 144,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both headlamp lens in poor condition

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,426 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight leak O/S/F inner cv gaitor

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight leak O/S/F inner cv gaitor

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 139,231 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 139,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All wipers in poor condition

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 132,746 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 126,963 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 122,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2017 122,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2016 117,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 117,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible down pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 105,117 miles

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

n/sa inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

windscreen washers operation poor

Pass 1 May 2015 105,117 miles

n/sa inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

windscreen washers operation poor

Pass 9 May 2014 95,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 95,522 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 86,393 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 72,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 72,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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GU07 DVZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GU07 DVZ, 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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GU07 DVZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 May 2007.

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