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LC07 FVK

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,212 mi
Last recorded152,212 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 152,212 miles

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

Central Rear Lower suspension springs and arms corrosion

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

Front main beam converted to LED bulb

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap lock slight defective

Fail 11 May 2023 152,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Lower suspension springs and arms corrosion

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

Front main beam converted to LED bulb

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap lock slight defective

Pass 9 May 2022

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

Nearside Front Upper windscreen washer slight defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022

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

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

Nearside Front Upper windscreen washer slight defective

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 121,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance is considerably lower then the nearside rear and requires attention

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 May 2021 121,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance is considerably lower then the nearside rear and requires attention

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 112,799 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,488 miles

Bonnet stay retaining clip missing from bonnet

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder SIZE: 205/55R16V

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Travel in parking brake which may require adjustment before next mot

Fail 23 Mar 2019 107,488 miles

Bonnet stay retaining clip missing from bonnet

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Poor connection - may soon require bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder SIZE: 205/55R16V

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Travel in parking brake which may require adjustment before next mot

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,052 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear lazy pass only due to locked wheels 56% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,087 miles

Front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

slight roughness in steering column universal joint

Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,761 miles

Offside Front front brake binding rolling resistance at aproximately 27kgf (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres worn thin on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear slightly lazy - pass due to wheels locking only (3.7.B.6b)

slight roughness in steering column universal joint

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,628 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened from inside (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 62,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inside of windscreen dirty which may affect view in certain connditions. Advise clean windscreen inside & out for safer vision

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,525 miles

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

Inside of windscreen dirty which may affect view in certain conditions. Advise clean windscreen inside and out

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

travel in parking brake when tested

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,264 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,820 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 FVK 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 70%.

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

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