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R44 TUF

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests43 (36 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.7%

Mileage

68,480 mi
Last recorded68,480 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 TUF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

36 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 68,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 68,728 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,206 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ON LIMIT (DANGER OF LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front upper suspension arm bushes worn and splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 64,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 52,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 59,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 59,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front upper suspension arm bushes worn and splitting

Fail 5 Sep 2023 61,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front upper suspension arm bushes worn and splitting

Pass 29 Mar 2023 46,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,591 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 55,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,530 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,432 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,407 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,086 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,234 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 52,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,119 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 27,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 27,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,336 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 20,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,589 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 16,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Alloy buckled slightly

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms perishing bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms perishing bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Winter tyres fitted .

Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,969 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted,obscuring some items.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,674 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,623 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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R44 TUF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.7%.

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 R44 TUF, 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 R44 TUF registered?

R44 TUF is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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