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LC07 VKD

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VKD
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 106,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 68,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 67,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 63,380 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,838 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 57,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,433 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 55,341 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,910 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,942 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 17 Apr 2013 31,927 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,567 miles

Coolant leak

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

n/s rack gator damp

Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,717 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 16,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VKD is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VKD, 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 VKD registered?

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

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