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DO06 SAR

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,794 mi
Last recorded169,794 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO06 SAR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 169,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter poor condition

front bumper damaged

hand brake lever near end of travel

Fail 10 May 2023 169,794 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter poor condition

front bumper damaged

hand brake lever near end of travel

Pass 25 May 2022 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front bumper taped and slightly damaged

nearside front washer jet just hits screen

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Fail 25 May 2022 159,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front bumper taped and slightly damaged

nearside front washer jet just hits screen

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Fail 24 May 2022 158,988 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 148,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 137,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel high but not excessive. System still works (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,626 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 115,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,004 miles

both rear tyres worn on stepped on the inner treads

Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,004 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on stepped on the inner treads

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 62,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 62,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 56,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,138 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,819 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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DO06 SAR is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DO06 SAR, 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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DO06 SAR is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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