MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, tie rods have play ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms, front most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front driver seat foam worn through, meal frame becoming exposed which may have sharp edge
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres quite cracked in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ignition barrel or switch is loose/faulty
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeater bulbs, amber coating wearing off (4.4.3 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded springs have corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms have worn bushes, advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are badly cracked/rubber separating in tread grooves all the way round, strongly advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps l/h lamp n/w (4.7.2 (a))
Steering rack not properly attached column universal joint to the rack pinion is loose, securing bolt may be loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeater bulbs, amber coating wearing off (4.4.3 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded springs have corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arms have worn bushes, advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are quite corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are badly cracked/rubber separating in tread grooves all the way round, strongly advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rod joints have slight play ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most bushes are tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable sheathing is breaking up (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, tie rods have slight play ()
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, control arm bushes are torn resulting in some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake passed brake test, but advise to have parking brake inspected as osr is not producing much effort compared to nsr
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres, have wear on their edges
both rear tyres, rubber starting to perish/crack
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres, have wear on their edges
both rear tyres, rubber starting to perish/crack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
os ns front tyres wearing inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake pads on 3mm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pads on 3mm
rear tyres perished and out of shape
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear tyres perished and out of shape
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear tyres slightly out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC07 BVO 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 62.5%.
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 BVO, 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 BVO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2007.
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