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LX57 YKC

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,348 mi
Last recorded74,348 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 YKC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake slightly high

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Light unit got condenstion

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 67,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,544 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,544 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ,, Rear seats.. ()

Pass 27 May 2019 58,389 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just on limit needs attention (3.5.1g)

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

Rear park brake only just met braking efficiency may need adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2016 49,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 49,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 27,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel flap stiff

Fail 4 Jun 2014 27,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel flap stiff

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,382 miles

nearside rear tyre sidwall cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,921 miles

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

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

high level brakelight not working

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,815 miles

high level brake light nw

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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LX57 YKC is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX57 YKC, 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 LX57 YKC registered?

LX57 YKC is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is LX57 YKC safe to buy?

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