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LB57 KSJ

2007 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,946 mi
Last recorded104,946 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KSJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,946 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 104,937 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,550 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 99,550 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight roughness when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight roughness when rotated (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,010 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 76,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,324 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 52,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,955 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 41,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,074 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 31,072 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 KSJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

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

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