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LB57 KBU

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,403 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

washer jet aim poor

Fail 31 Jan 2020 98,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

washer jet aim poor

Pass 10 Jan 2019 95,894 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 92,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,155 miles

Offside Front steering arm as slight movement

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 77,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 77,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 68,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 59,939 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 59,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,208 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,184 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 32,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 KBU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBU, 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 KBU registered?

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

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