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LC57 PZW

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,672 mi
Last recorded140,672 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 140,672 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 132,474 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 132,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 118,146 miles

Bonnet heavily corroded

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

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 118,146 miles

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

Bonnet heavily corroded

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

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre Both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 106,409 miles

Bonnet heavily corroded

O/S/F wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,171 miles

Exhaust Box Internals Resonating & Insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,171 miles

Exhaust Box Internals Resonating & Insecure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,739 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 83,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 72,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy

Fail 11 May 2017 72,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy

Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 60,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads becoming low.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,058 miles

Rear brake pads becoming low.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,597 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,320 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 PZW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

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