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LC07 VFT

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VFT
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2020 65,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s/r wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,728 miles

Front tyres slight edge wear

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2019 61,727 miles

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

Front tyres slight edge wear

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near edge ()

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

Offside Rear wing corroded no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,914 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 57,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,670 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,514 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,402 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,670 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 27,668 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,794 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 VFT is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC07 VFT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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