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LC57 VLJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,770 mi
Last recorded47,770 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 47,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,190 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 41,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 37,950 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 37,332 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 36,484 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 36,483 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,025 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both calipers coroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 36,025 miles

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both calipers coroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 34,759 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 34,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords THREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 34,067 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 34,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,327 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 26,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,007 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 14,821 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,170 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,488 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,047 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 VLJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is LC57 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 VLJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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