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LC57 UFV

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,155 mi
Last recorded100,155 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 100,155 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 89,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 89,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 lenses faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake travel

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,106 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive timing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

aux belt cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,312 miles

NO oil in engine, topped up for test

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm has play in ball joint

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension parts have corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,312 miles

NO oil in engine, topped up for test

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering arm has play in ball joint

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension parts have corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,539 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 59,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre has wear on inner edge

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 53,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and all around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body parts have corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 53,650 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner CV gaiter leaking grease slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and all around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body parts have corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Drop link has slight play

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in tread

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And has wear on inner edge ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drop link has slight play

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking in tread

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And has wear on inner edge ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,468 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,797 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front wheel binding slight

Offside front wheel binding on slight

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,880 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 19,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,062 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 14,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,627 miles

both front tyres cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,466 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 UFV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

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

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