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RJ07 BJY

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,300 mi
Last recorded139,300 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 BJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Grease is seeping from the nearside front inner C V gaiter

Fail 27 Apr 2019 139,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel hits the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Grease is seeping from the nearside front inner C V gaiter

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 127,504 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 127,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 115,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 96,469 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,514 miles

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

Nearside front wheel tight to rotate by hand, did not show a significant brake effort when brake pedal not applied.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,514 miles

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

Nearside front wheel tight to rotate by hand, did not show a significant brake effort when brake pedal not applied.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,823 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,564 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,833 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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RJ07 BJY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ07 BJY, 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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RJ07 BJY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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