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LC57 SVU

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,910 mi
Last recorded128,910 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 128,910 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 128,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 124,571 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT TRAVOL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,864 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 109,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,801 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 101,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 92,919 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 92,804 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE AND N/S/F TYRE IS DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER AND OUTER PART OF TYRE

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,921 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Fail 5 Jan 2019 78,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight restricted free movement (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 72,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight restricted free movement (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 64,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 64,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,838 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,838 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,124 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,124 miles

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

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 12 Oct 2013 41,596 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,936 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,096 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 SVU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

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

Is LC57 SVU safe to buy?

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