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LB57 KBY

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,262 mi
Last recorded104,262 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 97,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 85,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 77,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease from around smaller clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight cracking in tread both rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2019 62,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,574 miles

N/S/R and both front tyres perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on inner edge and perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,531 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 46,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,872 miles

O/S/F brake binding but not excessively

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,992 miles

O/S/R tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some rear brake hub components have an obstructed view. Advise full brake check with wheels removed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,206 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 28,203 miles

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

both front tyre outer sidewall's perrished

Pass 18 Nov 2010 23,512 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 KBY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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