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LB57 KTL

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,871 mi
Last recorded127,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 KTL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 127,871 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 127,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,481 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 126,481 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 124,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 120,521 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 120,521 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,764 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,575 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 78,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,443 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 61,955 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 53,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,749 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 44,749 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,928 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 22,134 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 21,906 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
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LB57 KTL is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

LB57 KTL is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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