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LC07 VHP

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VHP
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 147,737 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm BALL JOINT COVER is slightly split/leaking!

steering system has slight play felt at nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 15 Jun 2021 147,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine see emissions printout (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower suspension arm BALL JOINT COVER is slightly split/leaking!

steering system has slight play felt at nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 30 Jun 2020 141,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 141,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 132,427 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake discs backing plate deterioated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,882 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lamp damaged showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake discs backing plate deterioated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,275 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp on both boots (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 108,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp on both boots (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,423 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r disc shield rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r disc shield rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

n/s/r-o/s/r tyres have slight wear on inside edges no cords on show at time of test

o/s/r brake back plate corroded but not insecure

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

n/s/r-o/s/r tyres have slight wear on inside edges no cords on show at time of test

o/s/r brake back plate corroded but not insecure

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,052 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,832 miles

n/s/f-o/s/f wipers poor cleaning

n/s/r brake pads look low

o/s/r pads looks very low

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,014 miles

n/s/r-o/s/r tyers have light craking on sidewalls.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,640 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 VHP is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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