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LC07 BWK

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 132,099 miles

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

Very limited reserve travel handbrake

Pass 1 Aug 2019 124,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is stepping inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre is stepping inside edge

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 124,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is stepping inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre is stepping inside edge

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,803 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,127 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,370 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,370 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside steering rack gater clip deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2013 55,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,213 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 34,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,275 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 BWK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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