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LC57 SWK

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,654 mi
Last recorded110,654 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 SWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake performance only just met. advise adjustment.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 110,654 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear park brake performance only just met. advise adjustment.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 93,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm minimum requirement also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp: lens - damaged

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 93,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm minimum requirement also worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp: lens - damaged

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,015 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 79,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 69,295 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hadbrake lever requires adjustmet

Fail 3 Dec 2022 69,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

hadbrake lever requires adjustmet

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,876 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 63,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,211 miles

Front suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,343 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,866 miles

Front suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,135 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 58,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,758 miles

nearside wiper splitting .. not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,199 miles

Centre Rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2015 51,194 miles

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

Centre Rear tyre valves cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,665 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner tread advise to change

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 26,257 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 SWK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

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

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