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YY07 XYJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 XYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,573 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 60,573 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,416 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 52,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,393 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PAD APPEARS VERY LOW ALSO A SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 36,982 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 1 Nov 2012 29,921 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 29,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 22,691 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,035 miles

Wear on front tyres.

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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YY07 XYJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY07 XYJ, 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 YY07 XYJ registered?

YY07 XYJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is YY07 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY07 XYJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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