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WM07 KGU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 KGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 135,897 miles

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

Front brake imbalance 26%

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 135,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front brake imbalance 26%

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,690 miles

Heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 128,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested as a result (3.5 (a))

Heavy inner edge wear to both front tyres

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,396 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner CVJ gaiter deteriorating

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge and 'stepped'

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,297 miles

nsf cv boot inner as a slight leak of grease

rear tyres stepping

Fail 24 Jul 2015 78,802 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,802 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,313 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 19,763 miles

Handbrake long.

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it. The tyre pressure was very low, it has since been adjusted, but the tyre has been affected.

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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WM07 KGU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM07 KGU, 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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WM07 KGU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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