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LC07 VHM

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,148 mi
Last recorded115,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,148 miles

front tyres low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,602 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 83,623 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,623 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2013 64,467 miles

nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

rear disc pitted

Fail 6 May 2013 64,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seatbelt slightly frayed

Pass 3 May 2012 54,843 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 54,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 42,824 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2011 42,824 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R Brake disc corroded

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

Pass 8 May 2010 31,595 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 VHM is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

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

Is LC07 VHM safe to buy?

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