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AR07 LNM

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,571 mi
Last recorded120,571 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 LNM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 120,571 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 120,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 105,444 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 105,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 105,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 104,375 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 103,196 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 103,168 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,627 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet blocked. (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 100,317 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE REAR HAS SLIGHT BIND (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO CUT OFF / DOT CODE 2013 / 205/55VR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE STARTING TO CUT OFF / DOT CODE 2012 / 205/55VR16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 98,970 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 96,021 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,802 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Surface corrosion evident to suspension components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,105 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush coming away (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,751 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush coming away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,484 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 81,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,877 miles

Both sides front wishbone bushes starting to lift

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2013 66,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both sides front wishbone bushes starting to lift

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,985 miles

Near side rear tyre is directional and off side rear tyre is non directional

Fail 15 Jun 2011 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear tyre is directional and off side rear tyre is non directional

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,689 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 LNM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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