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LC57 RFN

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,114 mi
Last recorded99,114 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 RFN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,114 miles

knocking from front and rear suspension possible shock absorber inserts

Fail 11 Mar 2026 99,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

knocking from front and rear suspension possible shock absorber inserts

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,578 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear misshaped

Fail 10 Mar 2025 93,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box seam (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres starting to wear misshaped

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,662 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear brakes look as if they have overheated at some point

slight play detected at near side front hub possible tie rod

Fail 13 Mar 2024 84,662 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads worn

rear brakes look as if they have overheated at some point

slight play detected at near side front hub possible tie rod

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,430 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IMOP

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 74,430 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IMOP

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 73,920 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres split & perishing in tyre tread getting close to inner cords ( strong advise)205/55/16

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2021 71,969 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector has got water in the unit

both front tyres has got splits in it & perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16

Pass 18 May 2020 70,316 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 18 May 2020 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perishing in tyre tread 205/55/16

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2019 66,844 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 18 May 2019 66,844 miles

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

Service brake lagging in operation both rear brakes do not increase & decrease at the same rate (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light does not work (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 10 May 2018 63,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake light does not work

Fail 9 May 2018 63,384 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexi blowing to excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel brake slightly binding

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake light does not work

Pass 13 May 2017 54,603 miles

high level brake light does not work

Fail 13 May 2017 54,603 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light does not work

Pass 20 May 2016 48,327 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 48,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,298 miles

rear wiper blade smearing

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 23 May 2014 38,940 miles

centre stop light inop (disconnected for test )

n/s/r brakes starting to bind

Fail 23 May 2014 38,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop light inop (disconnected for test )

n/s/r brakes starting to bind

Pass 1 May 2013 34,128 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,128 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 32,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,168 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 RFN is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

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

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