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LC57 UEZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,237 mi
Last recorded106,237 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 106,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,363 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition but not likely to be misread

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition but not likely to be misread

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,469 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,696 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link slight wear

Fail 4 Jan 2017 62,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected insufficient room to connect test device (1.9.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link slight wear

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,854 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,902 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 42,902 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,202 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,704 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 8,849 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 8,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UEZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

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

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