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LB57 KAX

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,807 mi
Last recorded111,807 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 111,807 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 104,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,001 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 42,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,755 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,836 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,757 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 28,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,699 miles

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

front tyres perished

Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,024 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,615 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 KAX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

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

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