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LC57 BHV

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 BHV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 137,450 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,425 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 124,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 109,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 106,719 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,718 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,836 miles

Engine covers and undertreays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,824 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Nov 2016 97,824 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside and offside, nearside on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,089 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 60,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 52,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 39,447 miles

poor supply of washer fluid to screen from nearside washer jet

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,035 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BHV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHV, 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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LC57 BHV is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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