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LC57 YSJ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,602 mi
Last recorded214,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 214,602 miles

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

Front Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 202,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 202,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 186,399 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 186,168 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 170,603 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod has a little play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,352 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 93,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads not visible

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,826 miles

Rear brake pads not visible

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose in tray

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,246 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose in tray

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,401 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,399 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 YSJ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

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

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