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WM07 XJZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,570 mi
Last recorded98,570 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 XJZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,570 miles

*GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*REVERSE LAMP INOPERATIVE (Pre 1st Sept 2009)*

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE FRONT BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective *WIPER BLADE HAS SMALL SPLIT* (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE FRONT BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,507 miles

Surface corrosion starting to show underneath vehicle.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,506 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion starting to show underneath vehicle.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 91,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,139 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 87,066 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,120 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,211 miles

Central Rear tail gate brake light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,814 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,763 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,638 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,778 miles

Nail n/s/r tyre

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 35,775 miles

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

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

Nail n/s/r tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,065 miles

Nail n/s/r tyre

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,065 miles

Nail n/s/r tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,121 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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WM07 XJZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM07 XJZ registered?

WM07 XJZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is WM07 XJZ safe to buy?

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