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GV07 ULS

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,395 mi
Last recorded131,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 ULS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 131,395 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 131,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,703 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 122,673 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 118,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,589 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,676 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to deteriorate. (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,655 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber worn smooth.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to deteriorate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 95,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,100 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,236 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,184 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 35,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,333 miles

centre stop light only worked when tappet

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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GV07 ULS is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV07 ULS, 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 GV07 ULS registered?

GV07 ULS is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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