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LC07 UKO

2007 Kia Cerato

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,817 mi
Last recorded89,817 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 UKO
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 66,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,247 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 63,247 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 53,643 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 53,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,464 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,141 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 30,141 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,923 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 UKO is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

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

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