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LG57 NLN

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 NLN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 125,848 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 119,993 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 119,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,178 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear and all suspension corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s wet on inside but image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

Fail 26 Sep 2023 113,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS and traction control light on (1.6 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front has no visible tread and split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear and all suspension corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s wet on inside but image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front has no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,455 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear spring and suspension corroded/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s head light has a mist of water on inside of lens but image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has free travel but ok in rollers

Fail 21 Sep 2022 106,455 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear spring and suspension corroded/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s head light has a mist of water on inside of lens but image ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has free travel but ok in rollers

Pass 21 Sep 2021 100,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Due to condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Due to condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside front & Offside rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,398 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear low on tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2019 90,699 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner drive shaft gaitors starting to weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 90,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner drive shaft gaitors starting to weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 83,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, nearly bald

offside front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre perished/cracked around tread

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,861 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked around tread

Fail 8 Sep 2016 69,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre becoming cracked around tread

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2015 64,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front bumper damaged

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,657 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,633 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 44,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 44,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,504 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 25,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG57 NLN is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG57 NLN, 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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LG57 NLN is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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