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HJ07 OTC

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 OTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,503 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2022 84,503 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66 mm plus 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 6 Aug 2021 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 78,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 73,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,528 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Fail 26 Mar 2019 67,519 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,412 miles

205/55r16 94yxl

damage to n/s rear door

freeplay on hand brake lever

noise and slight binding to n/s rear brake

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres bold on inside and near wear marks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,185 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge on limit 205/55r16 94v

Offside Rear tyre wear near to limit 2mm on inner edge +uneven wear 205/55r16 94v

rear exhaust silencer box baffles rattle

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,473 miles

205/55r16 91v

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,473 miles

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

205/55r16 91v

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,798 miles

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

slight binding on o/s rear brake

surface corrosion to both front brake disc

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,505 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 37,196 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,443 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,312 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner 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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HJ07 OTC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ07 OTC, 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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HJ07 OTC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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