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AV56 CUH

2007 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

226,931 mi
Last recorded226,931 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CUH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 226,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Negative terminal loose also (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Brake lights flash momentarily when boot lid is closed (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 215,186 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OF CAR

Pass 29 Mar 2024 202,263 miles

Offside Rear passenger door outer sill damage

Pass 1 Apr 2023 190,405 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 190,405 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 180,100 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 164,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 164,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 151,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 138,055 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 138,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,316 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 123,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,750 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/R OF CAR

SLIGHT TRAVOL ON HAND BRAKE

Fail 8 Apr 2017 107,542 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ON ROCK OF STEARING (2.2.B.1f)

DAMAGE TO N/S/R OF CAR

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

SLIGHT TRAVOL ON HAND BRAKE

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,268 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE JUST UNDEAR HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,268 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE JUST UNDEAR HALF WORN AT TIME OF TEST

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,617 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 42,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,815 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 26,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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AV56 CUH is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AV56 CUH, 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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AV56 CUH is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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