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LC57 SYJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,300 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,316 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 91,312 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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,307 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn ,inner edge

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,365 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,360 miles

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,360 miles

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

front discs lipped

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 54,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Oct 2013 48,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,830 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,545 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 23,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 23,049 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 SYJ 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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

Is LC57 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 SYJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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