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WG07 SBV

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 SBV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 82,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,088 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Fail 12 Sep 2024 80,088 miles

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

1ltr oil added for test

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 78,153 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 75,674 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted blocking view of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little or no damping force (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside body damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little or no damping force (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres have uneven wear

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,668 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little or no damping force (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside body damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect little or no damping force (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyres have uneven wear

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyre have uneven wear

Fail 10 Sep 2019 65,694 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1ltr oil added for test

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside body damage

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear tyre have uneven wear

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1 ltr oil added for test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,557 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,302 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,302 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,157 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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WG07 SBV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WG07 SBV, 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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WG07 SBV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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