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LC07 VHD

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,086 mi
Last recorded129,086 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 129,086 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 129,086 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,946 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 120,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 110,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

General under body and various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,479 miles

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

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear suspension shows signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,362 miles

Emissions not tested major coolant leak. risk of engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension shows signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2019 79,407 miles

offside front tyres worn on inner edge

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front disc pads worn on inner edge

offside front tyres worn on inner edge

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,389 miles

SOME PLAY IN SUSPENSION LINKAGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 56,884 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE

SCREEN CHEEPED

SOME PLAY IN OFFSIDE ANTI ROLE BAR

SOME PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,120 miles

FRONT INNER DISC PADS WORN

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,134 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 30,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,362 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 11,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,399 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 VHD is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VHD, 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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LC07 VHD is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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