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LC56 LUO

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LUO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 143,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 143,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 138,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface rust/heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface rust/heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear number plates aged (not likely to be miss-read)

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs heavily corroded.

slight play both n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links.

Fail 28 Mar 2024 138,555 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface rust/heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface rust/heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front and rear number plates aged (not likely to be miss-read)

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs heavily corroded.

slight play both n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 134,200 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (advise replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and rear number plates aged ( not likely to be miss-read)

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs heavily corroded.

o/s/f road wheel slight drag on rotation (advise brake strip down to see why)

slight free play detected in steering o/s/f (suspect rack end)

Fail 24 Mar 2023 134,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (advise replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front and rear number plates aged ( not likely to be miss-read)

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear coil springs heavily corroded.

o/s/f road wheel slight drag on rotation (advise brake strip down to see why)

slight free play detected in steering o/s/f (suspect rack end)

Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,591 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

battery not clamped down

Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,591 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

battery not clamped down

Pass 17 Dec 2019 94,837 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s front inner cv boot very slight leaks.

coil spring all round surface rust.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush starting to split.

n/s/r wheel tight on rotation (possible brake issue)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,933 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

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

Rear Tyres age cracked badly

Fail 5 Jan 2018 84,388 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

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

Rear Tyres age cracked badly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,584 miles

front lower arm front bushes starting to de-bond.

slight free play o/s/r anti-roll bar link.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,469 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 63,227 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 63,227 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front washer jets weak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 12,534 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 12,482 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LUO is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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