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LR56 VPZ

2007 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Ceed70,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 VPZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 89,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,823 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,042 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 83,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 76,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,231 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 69,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,250 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,461 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,461 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,252 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 45,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,299 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER WALLS.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,845 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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LR56 VPZ 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 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 LR56 VPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR56 VPZ registered?

LR56 VPZ is a 2007 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is LR56 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 VPZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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