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LC57 BDU

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,349 mi
Last recorded65,349 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 BDU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,349 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 65,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 61,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin also discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides - grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever travel requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 56,640 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 56,640 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,173 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 49,173 miles

Registration plate incorrect both - don't match vehicle identity (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 47,481 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Slight play in steering

Fail 29 Sep 2021 47,481 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Slight play in steering

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,320 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,069 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 43,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,019 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,794 miles

O/S/F and both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,159 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,396 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LC57 BDU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC57 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Ceed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC57 BDU registered?

LC57 BDU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is LC57 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 BDU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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