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LB57 KOX

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,870 mi
Last recorded131,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 131,870 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 131,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,128 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,573 miles

Front windscreen chipped nearside lower section

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth in places inner outer tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer treads wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake very close to reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,020 miles

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

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

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

handbrake close to reserve travel

rear numberplate starting to deteriate

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Oct 2017 105,608 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort poor

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 105,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear parking brake effort poor

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear perished in tread 2055516

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,257 miles

Nearside washer jet poor operation

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot slight weep of grease and spraying onto exhaust flex section

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside washer jet poor operation

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

Offside Front inner drive shaft boot slight weep of grease and spraying onto exhaust flex section

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,274 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose fitment

Fail 30 Oct 2015 81,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery loose fitment

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

minor pitting both rear brake discs

n/s washer jet hitting screen low

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes slightly tight

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

minor pitting both rear brake discs

n/s washer jet hitting screen low

o/s/f and n/s/f brakes slightly tight

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 32,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,780 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM

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 KOX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol 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 KOX, 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 KOX registered?

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

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