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MA07 LXE

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,841 mi
Last recorded99,841 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 LXE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 83,732 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking leaking from pipe union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexi pipe weak, system twisting slightly and chattering on rear anti roll bar

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge almost to cord 205/55 16 91w

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge almost to cord (advise alignment check)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge, cracking on outer shoulder no cord showing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, cords/ply's not exposed at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 56,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,662 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,178 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear on windscreen

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 25,246 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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MA07 LXE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MA07 LXE, 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 MA07 LXE registered?

MA07 LXE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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