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PE07 UVJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,338 mi
Last recorded137,338 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE07 UVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 137,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 134,762 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 134,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 131,797 miles

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

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 31 May 2022 129,095 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre cracked

Fail 21 May 2022 129,028 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 22 May 2021 126,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2020 123,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 123,765 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 120,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 120,483 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 117,513 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

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

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,587 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 77,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 64,203 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,204 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,112 miles

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,762 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 16,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,093 miles

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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PE07 UVJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PE07 UVJ, 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 PE07 UVJ registered?

PE07 UVJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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