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LB57 WRA

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,371 mi
Last recorded119,371 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 WRA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 104,048 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 104,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 95,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge aswel (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,555 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 86,546 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,952 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 78,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,399 miles

Slight cracking across tread pattern,Both rear tyres.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 14 Oct 2019 73,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight cracking across tread pattern,Both rear tyres.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,242 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,864 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 3 Nov 2016 54,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Nov 2015 50,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads appear low.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,480 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,480 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake pads appear low.

n/s/r tyre tread 2.5 mm

slight grease leak from n/s inner cv gator clip.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2012 29,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 24,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,415 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 19,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WRA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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