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LC57 YTW

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 99,738 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 99,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,644 miles

2.0 LITRES OF5W30 ENGINE OIL WQAS ADDED AS ENGINE OIL WAS NOT TOUCHING THE ENGINE OIL DIP-STICK BUT NOW IS JUST BELOW THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE DIP-STICK .

CLUTCH BITES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL TRAVEL ?

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER SHOULDER - 205/55R16

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2.0 LITRES OF5W30 ENGINE OIL WQAS ADDED AS ENGINE OIL WAS NOT TOUCHING THE ENGINE OIL DIP-STICK BUT NOW IS JUST BELOW THE MAXIMUM MARK ON THE DIP-STICK .

CLUTCH BITES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL TRAVEL ?

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER SHOULDER - 205/55R16

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front and off side rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2012 52,942 miles

2.0 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM AS OIL WAS JUST TOUCHING DIP-STICK BEFORE OIL WAS ADDED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED - 205/55WR16

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,942 miles

2.0 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM AS OIL WAS JUST TOUCHING DIP-STICK BEFORE OIL WAS ADDED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY PERISHED - 205/55WR16

Pass 2 Dec 2011 35,824 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 35,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,946 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 YTW is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

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

Is LC57 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 YTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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