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AR07 XKM

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,179 mi
Last recorded206,179 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 XKM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 206,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 201,254 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 195,869 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 195,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 189,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 164,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush OSF LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,326 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 91,326 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,731 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 61,728 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,299 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter oozing grease

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,191 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 XKM is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

AR07 XKM is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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