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LC07 FWD

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,097 mi
Last recorded166,097 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 FWD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 166,097 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 166,086 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 164,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 158,036 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 158,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 149,769 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 149,769 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 149,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,160 miles

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,508 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 2 Dec 2016 113,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 98,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 85,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 2/3mm and bald on inners

Pass 11 May 2013 69,847 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 53,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 38,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,520 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 FWD is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

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