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LC56 LUZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,573 mi
Last recorded141,573 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LUZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside park brake has low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 141,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside park brake has low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,734 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 136,714 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Body panel insecure side panel/skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted overhanging disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted overhanging disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 128,691 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 128,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,891 miles

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

Please note:1.) Both rear tyres inner edges worn slightly. 2.) Rear discs worn slightly.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,202 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 107,177 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,757 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 66,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 66,645 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,162 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 30,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2010 24,430 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,302 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 LUZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

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

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