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DL07 ALO

2007 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,268 mi
Last recorded133,268 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 ALO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 133,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 133,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,577 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 130,538 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 122,946 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper damp

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing badly inner edges close to showing cords 205/55/16 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 113,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 113,164 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,863 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 110,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 108,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 102,988 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 102,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,979 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming around front and rear subframes

Fail 15 Aug 2015 98,570 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming around front and rear subframes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,397 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,895 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,893 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,972 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

offside rear tyre feathered

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,695 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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DL07 ALO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DL07 ALO, 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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DL07 ALO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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