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LC07 VCK

2007 Kia Cerato

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,724 mi
Last recorded98,724 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VCK
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 98,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,089 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

evidence of grease around nearside cv boot no split found

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,651 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking and wearing slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,057 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 77,056 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Dec 2016 63,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front a.b.s reluctor rings corroded

front tyres sidewall cracks

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,792 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,635 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,380 miles

all brake pads getting low

n/s/r park brake starting to stick

o/s washer not getting screen very well

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,908 miles

both front tyres on 2mm and bold on inner and outer edges (close to cords)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,430 miles

front brake imbalance

front brake judder

front tyres on 3mm

front tyres wearing uneven and cracking

rear wiper not clearing screen

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 VCK is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

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

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