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LC07 VKP

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,426 mi
Last recorded46,426 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,426 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 44,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 37,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2014 37,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,227 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2011 19,803 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,027 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 VKP is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

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

Is LC07 VKP safe to buy?

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