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RJ07 ZKC

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,273 mi
Last recorded155,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 ZKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 155,273 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THEREQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 11 Dec 2020 151,738 miles

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 9 Dec 2020 151,709 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,903 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 141,578 miles

advise nsf inner cv boot slight leak advise rear pads low

Fail 3 May 2018 141,578 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolts missing (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise nsf inner cv boot slight leak advise rear pads low

Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,837 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Fail 12 Apr 2017 135,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

YOUR PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Pass 2 Apr 2016 121,233 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Apr 2016 121,233 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2015 101,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 101,308 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 88,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

grease around nearside inner cv gaiter

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,368 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

grease around nearside inner cv gaiter

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2013 78,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,376 miles

dampness around front shock absorbers

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,322 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 ZKC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJ07 ZKC, 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 ZKC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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