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LC07 UKX

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 UKX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 123,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front disc dust shield very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose and from flexy hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease from rubber boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front disc dust shield missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose and from flexy hose to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 120,579 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 10 May 2019 120,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link leaking grease from boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split at small end boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and wearing low 195/60 R15 "SONAR" (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage all around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner & outer edges and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear to flexy hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,897 miles

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

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

vehicle id plate damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,516 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,933 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,932 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm to 2mm wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,477 miles

Both rear tyres slight wear to outer tread edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,117 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 78,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,072 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,001 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,372 miles

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

front disc slight lip

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,104 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 UKX is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

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

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