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LC07 BVW

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,876 mi
Last recorded163,876 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 163,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 148,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,643 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 138,643 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 130,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 127,337 miles

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

Coil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 127,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded ALL AROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 122,179 miles

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

Coil Springs corroded

Engine cover/ Undertrays Fitted

Side repeater slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,747 miles

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

Inner Font Brake Discs corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Various Trays Fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 117,747 miles

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

Inner Font Brake Discs corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Various Trays Fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,511 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,872 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,872 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

jubilee clip fitted to nsf inner cv boot

small amount of play in drivers seat base

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,293 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,095 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 47,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,044 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 BVW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

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

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