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LC57 PZR

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 PZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2026 133,595 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 126,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 126,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 118,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 110,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing castlelating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing castlelating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,310 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,048 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 93,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 85,894 miles

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,007 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,007 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,786 miles

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

nsr lamp damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,779 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

nsr lamp damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,110 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,586 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 PZR is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

LC57 PZR is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is LC57 PZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 PZR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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