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LC57 SXT

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,104 mi
Last recorded135,104 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 135,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 121,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 102,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wipers poor

Fail 11 Mar 2023 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Wipers poor

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 95,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,949 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,120 miles

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

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

coolant level on minimum

nearside front inner cv boot slight split

nearside rear tyre treads misshaped on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2019 59,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

coolant level on minimum

nearside front inner cv boot slight split

nearside rear tyre treads misshaped on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,460 miles

O/S Rear Tyre Slightly Distorting on Tread Face

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,331 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,617 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,933 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,669 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 17,476 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear

nsr tyre starting to perish and crack

osr tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 28 Oct 2011 13,836 miles

both front wipers starting to smear

nsf tyre worn on inner shoulder

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,324 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 SXT 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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

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

Is LC57 SXT safe to buy?

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