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LC07 BVK

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,094 mi
Last recorded100,094 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 100,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy but not excessive (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from smaller clip but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2026 100,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy but not excessive (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from smaller clip but not excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,971 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,959 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 92,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,714 miles

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

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,992 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,853 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,897 miles

Brake Disc slightly corroded All 4

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,364 miles

accident damage

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake bind

o/s/r/ tyre 3.mm and perished

Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake bind

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

o/s/r/ tyre 3.mm and perished

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to split/perish

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,374 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split/perish

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cannot see rear brake pads through wheels to properly check brake pads

Fail 19 Jun 2012 38,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre BALD inside edge

small part of centre tread on offside rear tyre worn lower than rest of tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,662 miles

offside front tyre BALD inside edge

small part of centre tread on offside rear tyre worn lower than rest of tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,465 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2010 20,245 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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 BVK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

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