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LB57 KBZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,841 mi
Last recorded128,841 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 128,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 118,450 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 111,693 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 111,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front.bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,099 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,748 miles

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

nsr lower arm corroded covered with sealer hard to inspect

suspension corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 102,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nsr lower arm corroded covered with sealer hard to inspect

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,629 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension corroded covered with sealer hard to inspect appear close on excessive in parts

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And perishing ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF BONDING DETERIORATION (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 81,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF BONDING DETERIORATION (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,294 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 64,600 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,599 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,574 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,914 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,777 miles

rear tyres stepped and getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,071 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 KBZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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