2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Kia Ceed MOT pass rate and common faults

2,301 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.0%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    141 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics44.2%
  2. Brakes41.1%
  3. Suspension24.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  5. Tyres11.0%
  6. Steering8.6%
  7. Body & chassis7.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Kia Ceed?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2007 Kia Ceed cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,301 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Ceed?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Kia Ceed reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).