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LC07 BKJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 BKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,947 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 106,801 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle & Suspension Components Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 103,402 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S Front Lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 99,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 96,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 92,583 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 82,667 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,628 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 May 2016 71,260 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 64,421 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2015 64,421 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 58,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 50,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,638 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,884 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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LC07 BKJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC07 BKJ, 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 LC07 BKJ registered?

LC07 BKJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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