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LC57 SYW

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,320 mi
Last recorded135,320 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 SYW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 120,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres have inner edge wear

Fail 23 Dec 2019 120,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower reflector/lamp damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower reflector/lamp damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,053 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 95,053 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 76,214 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 60,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2013 52,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn.

Rear discs badly pitted.

Rear tyre inner edges worn.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,973 miles

Front discs worn.

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

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

Play in steering rack at O/S.

Rear discs pitted and scored.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 36,972 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs worn.

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

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

Play in steering rack at O/S.

Rear discs pitted and scored.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,312 miles

both front tyres on 2.0mm 205/55/16 91v

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 SYW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

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

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