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LC57 ZWK

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,281 mi
Last recorded117,281 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 ZWK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,281 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear of vehicle Heavily undersealed

arm repaired and undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2020 117,275 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear of vehicle Heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,822 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,822 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,205 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 100,205 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,581 miles

Handbrake travel long

NS windscreen washer poor

NSR tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

OS side repeater flashing slightly discolored

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in NSF anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in NSR anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 7 Feb 2017 93,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted to NSR. Unable to test adult belt

Hand brake travel slightly long

NS screen washer poor

NSF tyre slightly lowe on pressure

OS indicator side repeater slightly white in operation

OSF brake performance slightly poor

Slight play in NSR anti roll bar link rod

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,671 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,715 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,037 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,915 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,293 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 32,378 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 32,378 miles

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

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 ZWK is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZWK, 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 ZWK registered?

LC57 ZWK is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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