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LC57 SXE

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,347 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 72,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,285 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 61,941 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,024 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 30,219 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 23,843 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,409 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 SXE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC57 SXE registered?

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

Is LC57 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 SXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC57 SXE have outstanding finance?

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