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LC07 VHU

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,164 miles

Front Both bottom ball joints perished

Front Both cv gaiters perished

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 27,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 24,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 19,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 14,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 9,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VHU is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

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

Is LC07 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC07 VHU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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