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LC07 VKU

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 91,346 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated damp with grease check soon (6.1.7 (d) (i))

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty req clean re pressure check wax oil grease now through out

Fail 27 Apr 2019 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated damp with grease check soon (6.1.7 (d) (i))

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty req clean re pressure check wax oil grease now through out

Fail 29 Sep 2018 86,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,330 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSUREE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Fail 1 Oct 2017 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CLIPS LOOSE COME OFF CLEAN ALL GREASE OFF HUB BRAKE ECT (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSUREE CHECK WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,137 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

inner rack joints slight play within

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,307 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 41,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 32,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Fail 31 Jan 2013 19,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking in sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,117 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,827 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 VKU is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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