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HD07 BYV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,799 mi
Last recorded72,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 BYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,799 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 71,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,142 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 68,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 65,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 64,656 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 64,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,437 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 58,155 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 58,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 51,918 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2017 51,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 37,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,982 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 33,982 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,836 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 25,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,503 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,437 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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HD07 BYV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HD07 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD07 BYV registered?

HD07 BYV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is HD07 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD07 BYV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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