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ML07 XMV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,836 mi
Last recorded126,836 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 XMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,836 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 123,943 miles

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

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,924 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2021 117,702 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,514 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower forward rubber bush deteriorated, but has no excess movement.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,279 miles

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

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

fornt brake pads fitted are slight over sized

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,055 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,240 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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ML07 XMV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML07 XMV, 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 ML07 XMV registered?

ML07 XMV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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