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FV56 VNB

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,299 mi
Last recorded119,299 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 VNB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,299 miles

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 118,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Steering lock missing (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 108,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 108,744 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,060 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,829 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 58,620 miles

No oil on dip stick added £ litres before test

Fail 7 Dec 2016 58,620 miles

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

No oil on dip stick added £ litres before test

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 46,399 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 46,399 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,869 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 40,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 34,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 34,526 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 34,280 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre splitting and cracking inner tread

Pass 15 Dec 2012 28,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock not working

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,115 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 17,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 12,604 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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FV56 VNB is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FV56 VNB, 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 FV56 VNB registered?

FV56 VNB is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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