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LC07 FUV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,809 mi
Last recorded175,809 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 175,809 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 166,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 166,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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, front bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 156,398 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 156,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,794 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 145,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 131,151 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 119,862 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,286 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,203 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,203 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,595 miles

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

parking brake efficiency low 17%

Fail 29 Jan 2016 86,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

parking brake efficiency low 17%

Pass 31 Jan 2015 76,888 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,030 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,966 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,504 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 FUV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

LC07 FUV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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