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LC07 ULE

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 ULE
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 99,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged nearside front abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,977 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 30 May 2019 92,937 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,941 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 71,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,846 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre shoulders worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 49,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 24,983 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 24,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,996 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ULE is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ULE, 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 ULE registered?

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

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