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WV07 KNY

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,552 mi
Last recorded131,552 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 KNY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 131,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,412 miles

minor wear in rear D bushes

Fail 2 Oct 2024 119,302 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

minor wear in rear D bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,947 miles

Nearside & Offside Headlights Poor Images

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 103,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,036 miles

Front Fog lights not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm front bush Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm front bush Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,018 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Nearside tank strap broken/ corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pads wrong Friction material overlapping Discs (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lights not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm front bush Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure needs new clip releasing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm front bush Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,006 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure corroded and snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside wishbone forward rubber mounting partially displaced outer but not excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both nearside and offside smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak of grease small end but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer brake pd friction material overhanging pad contact area inner

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

Rear all brake pads unable to effectively test/ view as obscured by caliper carrier advise brake check

Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight flat spot in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 84,180 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 84,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,230 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 67,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,320 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,944 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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WV07 KNY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WV07 KNY, 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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What year was WV07 KNY registered?

WV07 KNY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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