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NL07 XLN

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,140 mi
Last recorded134,140 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 XLN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 134,140 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 134,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wing damaged (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,455 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 131,450 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 128,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Metal Fuel tank appears damp, possible fuel leak. Further investigation advised

Fail 15 Jun 2021 128,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Metal Fuel tank appears damp, possible fuel leak. Further investigation advised

Pass 18 Jun 2020 121,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 121,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative ( leveling works ) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check leveling operation and headlight aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has poor pattern

Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,821 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has poor pattern

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre treads are distorted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 100,091 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre treads are distorted

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 89,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes are binding

Fail 3 Jun 2017 89,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes are binding

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,267 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 79,267 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch fluid level below min

Fail 13 Jun 2015 69,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,862 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,864 miles

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

both inner drive shaft gaiters has a slight leak of grease past the small end clips

nearside rear brake is binding

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,985 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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NL07 XLN is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 XLN, 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 XLN is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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