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LC57 SMX

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 SMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 136,870 miles

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

205/55/16v

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 134,573 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 134,302 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 132,404 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,452 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,762 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,984 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,603 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,121 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 92,121 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,001 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,647 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)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,805 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,184 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,184 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,500 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 SMX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

Is LC57 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 SMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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