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LC57 XAK

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,329 mi
Last recorded158,329 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 158,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,194 miles

advise damage to screen

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise play in n/s and o/s front inner steering rack joints

Fail 19 Nov 2015 150,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise damage to screen

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise handbrake travel slighty long

advise play in n/s and o/s front inner steering rack joints

Pass 5 Nov 2014 135,423 miles

advise damage to screen

advise handbrake travel long

advise o/s/r brake slighty binding

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight leak around n/s/f inner cv boot securing clip

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Fail 5 Nov 2014 135,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise damage to screen

advise handbrake travel long

advise o/s/r brake slighty binding

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight leak around n/s/f inner cv boot securing clip

advise slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,536 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 112,536 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,963 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,963 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,177 miles

front tyres low low tread rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 17 Nov 2010 58,177 miles

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

front tyres low low tread rear tyres getting low on tread

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 XAK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

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

Is LC57 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 XAK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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