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LV57 FRD

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,556 mi
Last recorded149,556 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,556 miles

brake pedal rubber split

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

some play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2015 149,556 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber split

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

some play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,220 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty

noise noted from front of engine ?

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rusty

noise noted from front of engine ?

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,242 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,242 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,578 miles

front tyres worn to 3.5 mm

r/o/s tyre worn to 4mm

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 FRD is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV57 FRD registered?

LV57 FRD is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is LV57 FRD safe to buy?

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