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EJ07 XTK

2007 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,709 mi
Last recorded135,709 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 XTK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 135,709 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 135,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 132,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s andn/s rear suspenson arms heavy surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,986 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,604 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 126,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,169 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,853 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FRONT WISHBONE. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FRONT WISHBONE (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 109,232 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,010 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,158 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,403 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 57,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,800 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres required soon

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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EJ07 XTK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ07 XTK, 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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EJ07 XTK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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