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LC07 VHW

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,607 mi
Last recorded66,607 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,607 miles

under guard

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 58,627 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper corner insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,203 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,383 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,719 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3mm WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 37,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3mm WILL ALSO REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,664 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,570 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 18,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,379 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 13,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,684 miles

offside front tyre low on edges.2mm

Fail 26 Apr 2010 8,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre low on edges.2mm

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 VHW is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

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

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