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SA07 RYP

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 RYP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 103,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,904 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 90,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 90,315 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 84,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 74,510 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,965 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,007 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 39,001 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexy broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,821 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 33,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,171 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 15,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 15,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 12,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,686 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 9,686 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SA07 RYP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SA07 RYP, 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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SA07 RYP is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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