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RA07 GYE

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,416 mi
Last recorded137,416 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 GYE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 137,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,532 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 130,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 119,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,920 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 112,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,441 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 105,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,507 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,274 miles

front drop links slight play, front pads getting close to discs (lip), nsf wheel slight vibration on rotation

Pass 6 Nov 2012 66,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 52,318 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,036 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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RA07 GYE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA07 GYE, 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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RA07 GYE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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