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LC57 XBJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 99,442 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,442 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,732 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rubbing slightly

Nearside Rear The tyre is cracked badly on the inside edge but not down to cord or ply.

Offside Front Brake rubbing slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake rubbing slightly

Nearside Rear The tyre is cracked badly on the inside edge but not down to cord or ply.

Offside Front Brake rubbing slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 80,980 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 80,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,354 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,675 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 41,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 28,954 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 XBJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC57 XBJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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