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LC57 XAE

2007 Kia Ceed

Bronze Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,513 mi
Last recorded157,513 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 157,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 148,042 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension components - corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush - deteriorated/movement - VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - deteriorated/movement - VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush - deteriorated/movement - almost too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 140,069 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 140,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 138,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play bolt on (to hub) - 2 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 134,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 130,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 130,133 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 128,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,998 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,698 miles

both ns and os inner steering arms have slight free play

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,107 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf front tyre worn on inner shoulder

small stone chips to windscreen in swept area

Fail 2 Aug 2013 90,107 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

osf front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Oct 2012 72,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 72,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Front tyres have very heavy scrubbing on inner edges

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,557 miles

NOTE:N/S/F INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT LEAK OF GREASE.

NOTE:N/S/R BRAKE DISC WEARING UNEVENLY

NOTE:O/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES REQ:S TRACKING CHECKED

Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,651 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 XAE is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Bronze with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

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

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