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LB57 WUA

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,225 mi
Last recorded143,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 WUA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 143,225 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2021 143,225 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2020 125,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,012 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 117,534 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 117,451 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NOT R. ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,579 miles

Excessive black smoke emitted from exhaust during purging

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 108,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,897 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 90,721 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,534 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 72,762 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 52,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,279 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 WUA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

LB57 WUA is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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