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LC57 SWW

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,572 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,925 miles
Fail 1 Jan 2019 97,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 94,257 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,305 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 86,175 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 78,319 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 78,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both handbrake cables (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

clutch ,problem selecting gears.

Pass 16 May 2015 70,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 49,936 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 35,507 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2012 35,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,027 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 SWW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 SWW, 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 SWW registered?

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

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