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LC07 VFL

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,989 mi
Last recorded88,989 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,989 miles

Clutch worn (difficult to engage gear?)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,392 miles

Corrosion to both rear and offside front brake pipes

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear brake imbalance high (nearside rear trailing behind)

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear arms and all struts starting to corrode

Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear arms and all struts starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2020 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front struts corroding

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,692 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,319 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,940 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 VFL is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

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

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