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LC57 SXP

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,511 mi
Last recorded132,511 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 132,511 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both nearside and offside

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 124,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 112,332 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bot nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bot nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2023 99,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2022 91,515 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2022 91,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2021 86,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 81,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 75,115 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges. slight bind in o/s/r wheel.

Pass 22 May 2018 74,247 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 16 May 2017 69,667 miles

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 63,574 miles

Cannot fully visually see rear brake pads

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 54,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 4,396 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 SXP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

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

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