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LC07 FOV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,588 mi
Last recorded173,588 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 FOV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 173,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 168,821 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play detected ()

Fail 26 Oct 2024 168,752 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Suspect due to excessive play on n/s inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive amount ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 153,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 145,318 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,671 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 127,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 127,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,231 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,231 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,127 miles

Front both tyres worn on one edge

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 94,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres worn on one edge

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,586 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,212 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,852 miles

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

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 FOV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

LC07 FOV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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