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LC57 UGV

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,992 mi
Last recorded102,992 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 UGV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 97,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,511 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,939 miles

front lower wish bone front mounting bushes starting to split away

front tyre splitting slightly in tread area

rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 3 Mar 2016 77,939 miles

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

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

front lower wish bone front mounting bushes starting to split away

front tyre splitting slightly in tread area

rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,593 miles

bonnet relaese handle missing

nearside front inner c v boot leaking slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2015 72,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet relaese handle missing

nearside front inner c v boot leaking slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2014 66,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,752 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 47,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 36,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,748 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 UGV is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

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

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