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LC57 SYV

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 SYV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 101,197 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 101,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 99,938 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 99,931 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,688 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 88,286 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 88,266 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 81,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,855 miles

Auxilary belt started to perish

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both on 1.5 mm limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,419 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,263 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,924 miles

both front lower arms front bushes coming unbonded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake pads getting approching legal limit and brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 52,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arms front bushes coming unbonded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear brake pads getting approching legal limit and brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,116 miles

front brake pads worn unevenly and approching legal limit and rear brake pads worn unevnly and getting low hand brake lever travels high

off side front tyre bold on inner side of tyre and near side front tyre worn low on inner side of tyre and both rear tyre craking and approching legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,710 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 SYV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

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

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