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LC07 VMO

2007 Kia Cerato

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2018 58,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear of subframe (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,519 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 54,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,205 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,205 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs dirt covers corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,337 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,584 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 47,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,925 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,588 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,130 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 VMO 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 57.1%.

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

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