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LC07 VKM

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

533,647 mi
Last recorded533,647 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 533,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 533,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 78,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,456 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 67,456 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,296 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2014 46,664 miles

bonnet catch cable out of handle housing

o/s/f - o/s/r - n/s/r tyres - all approaching legal limit on treads

rear wiper blade deteriorated

sill covers fitted

slight damage to fron number plate

Fail 2 Feb 2013 39,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

pads (all round) getting low

sill covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,258 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

pads (all round) getting low

sill covers fitted

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage on front bumber /number plate

Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,017 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 27,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,687 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,687 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VKM is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

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

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