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LB57 VPJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,735 mi
Last recorded99,735 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VPJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 99,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired Caliper not fitted at time of test (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle No effort on near side rear no caliper fitted (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,328 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake dragging

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 89,926 miles

loud whine from engine

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

rear brake discs and pads worn and in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2016 89,926 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

loud whine from engine

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

rear brake discs and pads worn and in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 82,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 98,159 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 65,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 53,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 44,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,320 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 VPJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPJ, 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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LB57 VPJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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