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LC56 LVA

2007 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LVA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 136,986 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp damaged but all lamps function correctly

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 136,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lamp damaged but all lamps function correctly

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 135,355 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp assembly damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,438 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,946 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 122,832 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 122,830 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,196 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 116,192 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lagging excessively (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 110,791 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,561 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 9,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,157 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 LVA is a 2007 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LC56 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

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

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