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LC57 SXU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 88,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,210 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 67,210 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 65,035 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 May 2018 59,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2018 59,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2017 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 May 2016 44,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 29,142 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 23 May 2014 29,007 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 13 May 2013 23,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 23,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 11,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 4,638 miles

undertray fitted

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 SXU 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 70.6%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

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

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