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AR07 AOE

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,578 mi
Last recorded110,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AOE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 110,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low, Both fronts wearing on inside recommend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 110,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Disc scorn, caliper most likely seized (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slightly bent, throwing the alignment out (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low, Both fronts wearing on inside recommend tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,431 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2023 92,234 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 90,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 90,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 88,710 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 88,705 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,190 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar link worn/play

Fail 20 Jun 2019 83,190 miles

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link worn/play

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,929 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,086 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 72,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,511 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 53,884 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly causing premature brake pad wear

Fail 22 May 2013 53,884 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly causing premature brake pad wear

Pass 22 May 2012 46,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 29,969 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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AR07 AOE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AR07 AOE, 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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AR07 AOE is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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