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LC57 VGP

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

174,984 mi
Last recorded174,984 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2019 174,984 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s top mounts/bearings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyres stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 157,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 157,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 140,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 140,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,351 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,733 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 111,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 98,254 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 98,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 87,981 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,981 miles

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 5 Nov 2012 68,527 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,374 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,374 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,854 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 33,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VGP is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

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

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