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SM07 BTY

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,168 mi
Last recorded89,168 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 BTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside rear parking brake effort just met requirements, repair or adjustment may be required

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 89,165 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside rear parking brake effort just met requirements, repair or adjustment may be required

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,035 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 76,739 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on insides, alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracked on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,571 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,375 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 68,373 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main box , (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 59,289 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 59,281 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases main box . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 51,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 44,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,261 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding lightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel 1 (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,612 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,593 miles

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,314 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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SM07 BTY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM07 BTY, 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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SM07 BTY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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