CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB57 KOV

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,484 mi
Last recorded146,484 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,484 miles

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 141,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 134,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,874 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2018 126,869 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,492 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 120,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 105,593 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 105,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 86,524 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,488 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,369 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,416 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing inner edges

osr and nsr tyres 3 mm

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,961 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

osr and nsr tyres 3 mm

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
Full Kia Ceed reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB57 KOV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB57 KOV?

You can check the full history of LB57 KOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB57 KOV registered?

LB57 KOV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is LB57 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 KOV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB57 KOV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB57 KOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.