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EF07 EWW

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,896 mi
Last recorded151,896 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 EWW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 151,896 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 151,887 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,904 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 139,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,953 miles

Central Front few stone chip marks at windscreen

Central Rear Lower suspension subframe and elements corroded and bushes deteriorated

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn the most 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn the most may need adjust tracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 114,606 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower suspension subframe corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 114,606 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower suspension subframe corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,026 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,370 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))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,238 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 wheel binding when rotated by hand

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge old perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake level has lot off travel need adjusting

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished but has no exposed cords at time of test

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished but has no exposed cords at time of test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,804 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,571 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on inner sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 28,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,100 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking and a piece is missing on the outer sidewall

Pass 31 May 2011 12,445 miles

both rear tyres & n/s/front perishing & slight side wall damage n/s/front.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,871 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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EF07 EWW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EF07 EWW, 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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EF07 EWW is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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