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LC57 VHY

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,440 miles

front brakes thin and close to limit

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,438 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brakes thin and close to limit

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,719 miles

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NOT a lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 87,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight clonk from internal steering rack/pinion gear housing felt on turning of steering wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering rack insecure bolts seem loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,623 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

tested in wet condition

Pass 24 Mar 2014 53,933 miles

Washers poor.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,535 miles

Washers poor.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Washers poor.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,845 miles

Rear brake pads look low

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,808 miles

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

Near side rear tyre low on pressure

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

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,693 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 VHY is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

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