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YC07 EHD

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,920 mi
Last recorded151,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 EHD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 151,920 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 151,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 169,994 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

noise from front suspension

Fail 26 Apr 2019 169,992 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

noise from front suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2018 157,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 157,103 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 147,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 147,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested bonnet tied closed unable to check oil (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,354 miles

covers and trays fitted

emissions k=0.07 1/m

Fail 6 Apr 2016 134,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers and trays fitted

emissions k=0.07 1/m

Pass 20 Mar 2015 124,831 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Some play in o/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 110,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s front brake works a bit quicker than o/s. (may be due to different wheels on front)

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Some play in o/s front outer anti roll bar link.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,296 miles

N /s front outer driveshaft gaiter is deteriorating.

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,801 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Long travel on handbrake.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Some play in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,215 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,213 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,345 miles

grease around nearside gaiter no sign of split or hole

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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YC07 EHD is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YC07 EHD, 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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YC07 EHD is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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