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LC07 VKR

2007 Kia Cerato

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,382 mi
Last recorded103,382 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 VKR
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion and rust to underbody and suspension components

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2018 103,380 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion and rust to underbody and suspension components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,333 miles

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

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

nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,331 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

nearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2016 80,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,219 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 36,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,020 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight marking to front reg plate

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 VKR is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC07 VKR registered?

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

Is LC07 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC07 VKR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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