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LC07 VHZ

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

160,115 mi
Last recorded160,115 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 160,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front top hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in gear box mounting

Rear trailing arm bushes have play

Fail 29 Jul 2025 160,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front top hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in gear box mounting

Rear trailing arm bushes have play

Pass 27 Aug 2024 150,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in gearbox mounting

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 150,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in gearbox mounting

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 137,057 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 29 Aug 2023 137,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,989 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 124,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 116,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 116,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 107,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 99,070 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 99,070 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,457 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,403 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 78,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,812 miles

offside wiper blade starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,191 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 44,149 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,284 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,286 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 VHZ is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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