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LC07 VHA

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,279 mi
Last recorded44,279 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 44,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 42,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 42,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 40,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,320 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,792 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 35,792 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 33,201 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear linkrods slightplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres signs of slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,865 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily perished/splitting, cuts not visibly deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel slightly high

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 24,533 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

Showing signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,165 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all under car (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 16,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 7,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,623 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 VHA is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

LC07 VHA is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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