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LC57 VKK

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,931 mi
Last recorded182,931 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 VKK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 182,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 177,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 177,166 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 171,426 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 171,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 166,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 166,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 159,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 159,531 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 108,545 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 102,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 102,752 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,224 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 86,224 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bubs upside down? (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 75,690 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,861 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,861 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,366 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,623 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 31,138 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,055 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 VKK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

LC57 VKK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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