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LD07 ZCY

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 ZCY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2022 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 92,613 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2021 92,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot handle slightly stiff/sticking

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2020 89,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexibe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front wipers are deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,496 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,155 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,597 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 69,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,608 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 46,608 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,416 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,598 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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LD07 ZCY is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,718 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 Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD07 ZCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD07 ZCY registered?

LD07 ZCY is a 2007 Kia Cerato, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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