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LC07 UKL

2007 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,835 mi
Last recorded113,835 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 UKL
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 113,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 113,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,190 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 104,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,575 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 100,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,956 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,211 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 83,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,387 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,387 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,163 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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LC07 UKL is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 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 Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC07 UKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC07 UKL registered?

LC07 UKL is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is LC07 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC07 UKL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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