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LC57 VHO

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,045 mi
Last recorded101,045 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 VHO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,045 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,952 miles

Rear REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN TO EXSESS

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN TO EXSESS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,925 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,904 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,904 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,903 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,903 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,974 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,575 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,332 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 VHO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

LC57 VHO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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