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NL07 VWM

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

96,073 mi
Last recorded96,073 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 VWM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

front and rear sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 92,507 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all suspension components corroded

front and rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 90,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 89,393 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alternator drive belt perished

Fail 3 Mar 2022 89,391 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to drivers side (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

alternator drive belt perished

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,145 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,145 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,748 miles

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

parking brake slight travel

rear seats folded, belts not tested

Fail 2 Mar 2020 86,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake slight travel

rear seats folded, belts not tested

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 82,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Inner Sliding joint gaiter slightly leaking.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish and worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

Nearside Front Inner Sliding joint gaiter slightly leaking.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish and worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish and worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and starting to delaminate. (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,879 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge wear plus starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,874 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre has outer edge wear plus starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,516 miles

Engine cover,s fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable item,s

Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,391 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,386 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,121 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre cracked / perished

osr tyre cracked / perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,110 miles

osf tyre wearing on the inside edge

rear tyres wearing close to the limit within the centre of tread and have small splits

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,726 miles

both front tyres appear to be wearing more on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 27,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 27,092 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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NL07 VWM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NL07 VWM, 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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NL07 VWM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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