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LC57 XAJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,013 mi
Last recorded139,013 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 135,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 125,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,253 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,272 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,272 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 96,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 86,063 miles

O/S rear tyre worn/stepped on inner edge

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,502 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,033 miles

wipers poor

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,319 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 XAJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

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