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GL56 TYB

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,293 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,964 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,057 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 66,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 63,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,771 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 59,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,612 miles

Front tyre treads are low on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,429 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 33,027 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 33,027 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking advise new tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,920 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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GL56 TYB is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GL56 TYB, 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 GL56 TYB registered?

GL56 TYB is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 February 2007.

Is GL56 TYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 TYB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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