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LC07 VLE

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,674 mi
Last recorded95,674 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 95,674 miles

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,570 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,229 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level on minimum.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,656 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 70,656 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,646 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

add engine oil before test

Fail 17 Oct 2017 61,574 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

add engine oil before test

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 53,094 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,388 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,489 miles

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,499 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 20,054 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,499 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,455 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 VLE is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

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

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