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LC57 SVE

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,859 mi
Last recorded37,859 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 SVE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 36,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 35,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 34,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 33,966 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 33,965 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,904 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,323 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Apr 2018 30,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Apr 2017 29,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In treaded area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In treaded area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,532 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,806 miles

offside rear tyre age cracking

splits in the nearside front tyre

splits in the offside front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2015 25,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

offside rear tyre age cracking

splits in the nearside front tyre

splits in the offside front tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Tyre wall showing signs of perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 22,358 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,732 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2012 19,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,790 miles

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

Nearside rear perished

Pass 10 Sep 2010 8,680 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 8,673 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

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

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 SVE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

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

Is LC57 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 SVE 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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