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BU07 NLV

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 NLV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 102,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 102,110 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 99,156 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 99,156 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also wearing over the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished and split in the tread.

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 16 May 2017 90,234 miles

Front Aero wipers smearing

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2017 90,234 miles

Front Aero wipers smearing

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 80,055 miles

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

Rear Tyres wearing low - 205/55R16

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,997 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 68,997 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 56,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 30,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,563 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 10,506 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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BU07 NLV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BU07 NLV, 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 BU07 NLV registered?

BU07 NLV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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