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LC07 VHX

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,553 mi
Last recorded111,553 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VHX
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,553 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,356 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

rear brake pads low and disc,s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,008 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level below minimum

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,245 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,716 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 VHX is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

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

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