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LC07 VLA

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,112 mi
Last recorded71,112 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 71,112 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front wheel arch inner cover damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,135 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,450 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 46,288 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Water in Lamp unit (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,389 miles

Front brakes worn low

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,081 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

front disc inner faces slightly worn

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 26,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,498 miles

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 20 Apr 2012 17,375 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 9,976 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 VLA is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

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

Is LC07 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC07 VLA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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