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LC56 LTZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,243 mi
Last recorded97,243 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LTZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,243 miles

Both rear alloy wheels showing signs of a previous repair

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,243 miles

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

Both rear alloy wheels showing signs of a previous repair

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,123 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,123 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,718 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 71,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades will need changing soon

Pass 20 Jan 2015 630,202 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 63,022 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,249 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose any cords

Fail 6 Jan 2014 55,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose any cords

Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,001 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front driveshaft inner boot leaking grease

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,575 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 40,575 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 23,021 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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LC56 LTZ 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 62.5%.

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 LC56 LTZ, 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 LC56 LTZ registered?

LC56 LTZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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