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MV07 BYS

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 BYS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 90,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/ lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below limit on outer edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,950 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 82,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,569 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,434 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 76,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,022 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,763 miles

nearside front inner cv boot has grease seaping from the clip but not enough to fail

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner cv gaiter- slight seepage of grease

Pass 17 May 2013 57,055 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight grease seepage on the nearside inner cv boot

Pass 4 May 2012 48,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight grease seepage on the nearside inner cv boot

Pass 12 May 2011 40,604 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 May 2011 40,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 May 2010 30,400 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 30,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MV07 BYS is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV07 BYS, 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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MV07 BYS is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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