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LC07 VHT

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,689 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting heavily perished

both number plates getting deteriorated

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

front and rear subframes getting heavily corroded in areas

front and rear suspension corroded in areas

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,997 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear subframe and suspension corroded in areas

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

both number plates getting deteriorated

brake pipes undersealed and getting corroded in areas

front suspension corroded in areas

Pass 20 Dec 2023 84,482 miles

front and rear suspension getting heavily corroded in areas

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,308 miles

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

both front suspension top struts mounting areas getting corroded

both number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,163 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded in areas

both front suspension top strut mounting areas getting corroded

both number plates getting deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2022 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded in areas

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

both front suspension top strut mounting areas getting corroded

both number plates getting deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,602 miles

Rear suspension corroded in areas

both front suspension top strut mounting areas corroded

both number plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2021 73,602 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension corroded in areas

both front suspension top strut mounting areas corroded

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,725 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,599 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 59,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

both rear link arms gaiters getting deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,996 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,650 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,555 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,645 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 VHT is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT registered?

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

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