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LB57 KAU

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 135,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2019 124,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 29 Sep 2018 111,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 111,000 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 99,230 miles

crack in bottom of windscreen not affecting drivers view of road

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked in tread

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked in tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked in tread

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,743 miles

crack across bottom part of windscreen

osr disc outer face pitting and slight corrosion on inner faces

unable to inspect nsf seatbelt fully as child seat fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,634 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,634 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2014 58,654 miles

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

Nearside front antiroll bar link has some play.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 50,301 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 34,228 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2010 25,358 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Offside front antiroll bar link has some play.

Rear tyres are down to 3mm.

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 KAU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze 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 KAU, 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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LB57 KAU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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