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LC07 BNF

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,178 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 130,178 miles

Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 115,512 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 115,512 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 101,066 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support bracket is corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet is poor

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring fuelpipes and brakepipes

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.9mm and outer shoulder is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe support bracket is corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet is poor

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively fluctuating slightly ,noisy on application(advise further inspection) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres are worn to 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring fuelpipes and brakepipes

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn to 3.0mm

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe support bracket is corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 90,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn to 3.0mm

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened subframe support bracket is corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,874 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 suspension coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front subframe support bracket is corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 83,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 suspension coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is devoid of tread ,cracking in treads and outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front subframe support bracket is corroded

Offside Front tyre fouling inner rear wheelarch slightly

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,410 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre close to inner wheel arch on lock to lock check

play in steering rack

Pass 28 May 2019 74,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 May 2018 70,208 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2018 70,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2017 65,571 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2016 61,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,689 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 41,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f washer jet provides insufficient washer liquid

Fail 14 May 2013 41,678 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f washer jet provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,273 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,311 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 24,051 miles

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)

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 BNF is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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