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LC07 BUW

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 BUW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,082 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,687 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,730 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,466 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 89,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread worn out across tyre, bald in areas. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread worn out across tyre, bald in areas. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread area worn low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,677 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished and starting to crack. Tyre side wall scuffed. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished and starting to crack. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,097 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 70,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,214 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 60,656 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,714 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,095 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 24,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,129 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 BUW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

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