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LC07 VFR

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 122,719 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front wipers are smearing

engine cover fitted

front brake pads are getting low

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

o/s/f wiper is split

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,086 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front wipers are smearing

engine cover fitted

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush is split

n/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

n/s/r tyre is perishing

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Apr 2019 96,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 19 Apr 2019 96,461 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,735 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,442 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,739 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,138 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,740 miles

unable to check condition of rear seat belts due to rear seat being folded down due to articles in boot area

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFR is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

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

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