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LD07 ZXA

2007 Kia Cerato

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,946 mi
Last recorded169,946 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Cerato56,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 169,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 136,245 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 136,245 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,285 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 99,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 83,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear reg light cover missing

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside rear reg light cover missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,781 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,781 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,730 miles

both rear tyres cracked on side walls and worn on inner edge

front discs lipped excessivly and worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,600 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZXA is a 2007 Kia Cerato in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

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

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