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AR07 AOL

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,003 mi
Last recorded154,003 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AOL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 154,003 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 154,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 134,053 miles

Nearside Rear back plate some corrosion

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,791 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 121,791 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,970 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 117,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,395 miles

Offside Front inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,543 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 98,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear park brake has considerably lower braking effort than offside rear

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

rear brake pads appear worn

slight brake bind at nearside rear wheel

Fail 7 May 2014 98,218 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

rear brake pads appear worn

slight brake bind at nearside rear wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2013 85,127 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 84,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,546 miles

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

Front brake discs are badly lipped

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)

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

Rear brakes slighty imbalanced at 20%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,896 miles

rear brake pads appear very worn advise they checked in very near future

Fail 8 Jun 2011 52,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre very bald on inner edge but no cords exposed at this time

plastic belly pan fitted to underside of engine bay

rear brake pads appear very worn advise they checked in very near future

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,243 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 AOL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AR07 AOL, 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 AR07 AOL registered?

AR07 AOL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 June 2007.

Is AR07 AOL safe to buy?

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