CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB57 KRU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,232 mi
Last recorded171,232 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
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 KRU
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

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 171,232 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, nearside rear, offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing low, nearside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2021 167,343 miles

Front brake discs worn in inside

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

trailing arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside rear, offside rear

Pass 17 Dec 2020 163,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 160,083 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

under body components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 157,307 miles

Both front lower arms, front bushes split but holding.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arms, upper bushes split but holding.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 157,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front lower arms, front bushes split but holding.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear trailing arms, upper bushes split but holding.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 151,892 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 145,464 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush split but no excessive movement

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear trailing arm bush split but no excessive movement

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in anti roll bar link, offside rear

Fail 23 Nov 2016 145,349 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Front suspension arm bush split but no excessive movement

Offside Rear trailing arm bush split but no excessive movement

front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in anti roll bar link, offside rear

Pass 20 Nov 2015 133,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,530 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,000 miles

Both front and rear anti roll bar bushes have very slight play.

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,813 miles

Both front and rear antiroll bar D bushes have very slight play.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,033 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,968 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
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 KRU 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 82.4%.

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 KRU, 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 KRU?

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

What year was LB57 KRU registered?

LB57 KRU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is LB57 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 KRU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB57 KRU 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 KRU. 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.