MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front.bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front subframe corroded
Rear subframe corroded
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
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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And perishing ()
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
rear tyres stepped and getting low
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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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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What year was LB57 KBZ registered?
LB57 KBZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.
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