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LB57 HFU

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,091 mi
Last recorded93,091 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 93,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner c/v boot leaking grease slightly

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,447 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NOT seriously weakened AT TIME OF INSPECTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking Brake efficiency 17% NSR LAZY

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

corrosion to some underbody components

park brake lever has little reserve travel

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,544 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush partly de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 300L / 220 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,422 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all front and rear: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most: slightly de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on trailing arm: starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,558 miles

BOTH rear tyres have nails

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ns and os: forward most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FRONT AND REAR TYRES: 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smearing

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 20 Oct 2017 87,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating 40 - 50KgF (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users BOTH NS AND OS: bulbs appear to be incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH rear tyres have nails

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ns and os: forward most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FRONT AND REAR TYRES: 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smearing

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,086 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,180 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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LB57 HFU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LB57 HFU, 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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What year was LB57 HFU registered?

LB57 HFU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LB57 HFU safe to buy?

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