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MJ07 ODL

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 ODL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,742 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 126,740 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb wrong way round (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,379 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 121,379 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,395 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,568 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,361 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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MJ07 ODL is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 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 Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ07 ODL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ07 ODL registered?

MJ07 ODL is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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