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LC57 WZZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,012 mi
Last recorded178,012 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 WZZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2020 178,012 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 177,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 170,670 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 170,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 158,904 miles

just met the parking brake effieciency

Fail 30 Nov 2018 158,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

just met the parking brake effieciency

Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,788 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions clear

Fail 25 Oct 2014 109,178 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions clear

Pass 16 Nov 2013 97,138 miles

emissions clear no print out

sat nav removed

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,767 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 80,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,665 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 WZZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ registered?

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

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