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LV07 VBO

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,300 mi
Last recorded15,300 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 VBO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 15,300 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 14,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 13,564 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 13,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,646 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 11,037 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 10,167 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Apr 2019 8,366 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 8,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 6,056 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2017 5,052 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 1 Apr 2017 5,052 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2016 4,891 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 2,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 1,586 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,939 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,682 miles

front brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LV07 VBO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV07 VBO, 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 LV07 VBO registered?

LV07 VBO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is LV07 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV07 VBO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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