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RV57 LKU

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,690 mi
Last recorded106,690 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 106,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 95,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,334 miles

Front brake discs corroded at inner hub area

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,934 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 86,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,939 miles

battery loose

osr nsr brake backplates deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth, recommend replacement 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,089 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,613 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE slightly binding . disc discoloured

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,637 miles

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

Front reg plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,117 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cordes exposed

nearside rear light lense damaged

slight knock on steering column

wipers smeary

Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no cordes exposed

nearside rear light lense damaged

rear pads getting low

slight knock on steering column

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,147 miles

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

battery insecure

front pads worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,507 miles

N/S Tail Lamp Cracked

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 21,507 miles

N/S Tail Lamp Cracked

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,212 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)

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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RV57 LKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV57 LKU, 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 RV57 LKU registered?

RV57 LKU is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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