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LC57 WZU

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 WZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 136,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,907 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 120,866 miles

Slight internal knock from steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,243 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 109,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,265 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 97,262 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,128 miles

Knocking felt/heard from front, possibly link rods?

Note: Smoke limit = 0.60

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Knocking felt/heard from front, possibly link rods?

Note: Smoke limit = 0.60

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,706 miles

Both rear discs badly corroding.

Both rear tyres badly perishing/cracking

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link rod gaiters perishing/splitting.

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,668 miles

Play in both front hub assemblys.

Rear discs corroding lightly.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,350 miles

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

Play in front hub assemblys.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,198 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in front hub assemblys.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 42,918 miles

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

OSF brake sticking

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 42,918 miles

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

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

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

OSF brake sticking

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF brake sticking slightly

both front anti roll bar linkages have play in the ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,732 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,095 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 WZU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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