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LC07 BNJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 166,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,246 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 159,222 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads and discs not very good

Pass 28 May 2019 139,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 139,425 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,494 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,120 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,811 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 116,811 miles

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

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,489 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

wiper blades

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,660 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to minimum tread depth limit

Fail 15 Sep 2014 96,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to minimum tread depth limit

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,353 miles

tyres wearing on inner edges-tracking recommended if not already done

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,837 miles

Brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres badly worn inner & outer edge, tread depth close to minimum legal limit

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,837 miles

Brake pads wearing thin

Front tyres badly worn inner & outer edge, tread depth close to minimum legal limit

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,708 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,658 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 26,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 BNJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC07 BNJ registered?

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

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