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RK07 SWY

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,747 mi
Last recorded140,747 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 SWY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 140,747 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Sep 2023 140,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Both (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever travel too high

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 120,770 miles

Front Position lamp not working bOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 112,867 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,867 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 102,535 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 102,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 88,414 miles

Body damage on offside front

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear tyre cracking to excess on inner sidewall

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 88,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Body damage on offside front

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside rear tyre cracking to excess on inner sidewall

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

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

Pass 9 May 2018 80,396 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2018 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of binding and heat build up (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2017 73,766 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 68,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2016 68,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 63,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,507 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 May 2012 42,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,762 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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RK07 SWY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RK07 SWY, 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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RK07 SWY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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