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LB57 WKE

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,983 mi
Last recorded119,983 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,983 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3x Bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged - poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective U.V. Damaged - poor beam pattern projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 119,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3x Bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,815 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,304 miles

Front brake discs in a rusty condition both sides

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 106,304 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure inner rear fixing plate has nut missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs in a rusty condition both sides

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,469 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted front and rear ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,162 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,162 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,327 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,412 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 WKE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

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

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