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LV57 FPO

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,848 mi
Last recorded153,848 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 FPO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 153,848 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded in various places/components

Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

UNDERBODY CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES/COMPONENTS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 150,684 miles

Underbody corroded in various places/components

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 145,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,070 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 137,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush bonding separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush bonding separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 11 clicks (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 119,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 30 Dec 2018 107,055 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 107,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,339 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,211 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,211 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,329 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,980 miles

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

nsr tyre side wall damage and also cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,980 miles

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

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

nsr tyre side wall damage and also cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,732 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 41,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,662 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 35,899 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,118 miles

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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LV57 FPO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV57 FPO, 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 LV57 FPO registered?

LV57 FPO is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is LV57 FPO safe to buy?

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