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LC57 UHW

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,409 mi
Last recorded145,409 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 UHW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 145,409 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 122,856 miles

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

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 9 May 2014 101,245 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 May 2013 79,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,454 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 29,915 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 May 2010 5,508 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 UHW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

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

Is LC57 UHW safe to buy?

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