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LC57 MSY

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 MSY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 54,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 47,252 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 45,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,276 miles

all tyre side walls are perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2020 44,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all tyre side walls are perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,031 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2019 43,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2018 40,898 miles

rear brake pads are low

rear springs are corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 40,898 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear springs are corroded

rear brake pads are low

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,805 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,496 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 25,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 13,243 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 MSY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

LC57 MSY is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is LC57 MSY safe to buy?

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