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LB57 KAO

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KAO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,137 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 97,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim. RS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,863 miles

Battery not secure.

Brake fluid low.

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

Front Brakes slightly uneven.

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade starting to split.

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

Offside Front Brake slightly tight and noisy.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 69,222 miles

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens slight damage, slightly discoloured.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,464 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,464 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,593 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 45,593 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,968 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 30,368 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 13 Nov 2014 27,877 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 24,871 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 18,312 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 14,985 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 KAO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LB57 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

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

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