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LC57 WHJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,244 mi
Last recorded153,244 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 153,244 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,171 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 131,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tracking requires adjustment

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,385 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot damp

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,385 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front inner cv boot damp

Slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,387 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 88,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,822 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 58,277 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 58,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,502 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,088 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 44,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,104 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 WHJ 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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

LC57 WHJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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