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LC57 SVZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

277,475 mi
Last recorded277,475 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 277,475 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 259,012 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 237,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 237,422 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 216,189 miles

engine cover fitted

offside rear and nearside rear smi trailing arm bushes slight movement

Fail 27 Jan 2018 216,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

offside rear and nearside rear smi trailing arm bushes slight movement

Pass 21 Jan 2017 192,760 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 192,760 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 166,904 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 165,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2015 139,593 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 ns and os front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight grease leak from nearside and offside inner c.v boots

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,471 miles

lower covers

Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,705 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,704 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,060 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 SVZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

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

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