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LC07 VKX

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,308 mi
Last recorded93,308 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner DOOR ARCH GOT RUST

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

WHOLE CAR UNDER NEATH GOT RUST

Fail 8 Aug 2023 93,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced UNDER DOOR SILL GOT HOLE DUE TO COROSSION (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner DOOR ARCH GOT RUST

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

WHOLE CAR UNDER NEATH GOT RUST

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,183 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 89,126 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,971 miles

brake pipes corroded

front subframe corroded

o/s rear light lens cracked

o/s sill corroded

shockers corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,105 miles

front subframe corroded

shockers corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,647 miles

front subframe corroded

front tyres close to limit

inner sills corroded

play in rear drop links

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,349 miles

all 4 brakediscs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 brakediscs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,424 miles

front sub frame and cross member corroded

n/s cv boot

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front sub frame and cross member corroded

n/s cv boot

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,164 miles

front tyres perished in between tread

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 54,164 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front tyres perished in between tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,588 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,313 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise right rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,094 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 VKX is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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