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LC57 UHX

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,123 mi
Last recorded158,123 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 UHX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 158,123 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both o/s and N/S Rear (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 150,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front sub frame holed/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,106 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 131,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only brakes bshoes b[nding (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated gaiter boot leaking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edgeworn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 131,094 miles

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

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel and binding on nearside rear hub (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 125,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 106,564 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 106,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalked lower rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside working well before offside comes on (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2016 99,853 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,027 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 89,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 78,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,312 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,715 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 UHX is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

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

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