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LC07 BTY

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,137 mi
Last recorded180,137 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 BTY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 180,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 180,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,817 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 164,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 158,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 158,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 149,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 149,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 139,595 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall start to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 139,574 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall start to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 131,077 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replacing

Fail 20 Jan 2018 131,076 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge, advise replacing

Pass 21 Jan 2017 123,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Fail 21 Jan 2017 123,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Pass 16 Jan 2016 113,823 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 106,452 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Fail 17 Jan 2015 106,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,791 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,422 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,096 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,764 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 BTY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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