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Bronze · Diesel · 2007 · 1,582 cc

LB57 FXUMOT history

LB57 FXU is a bronze diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2025
Mileage
178,073 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 FXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 FXU was last recorded at 178,073 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,424 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,649 miles
Average per year
10,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,073 miles
  • 2024 – 173,424 miles
  • 2023 – 168,248 miles
  • 2022 – 161,434 miles
  • 2021 – 152,345 miles
  • 2020 – 137,729 miles
  • 2019 – 123,094 miles
  • 2018 – 108,314 miles
  • 2017 – 94,110 miles
  • 2016 – 74,011 miles
  • 2015 – 54,853 miles
  • 2014 – 45,910 miles
  • 2013 – 42,615 miles
  • 2012 – 38,125 miles
  • 2011 – 30,839 miles
  • 2010 – 23,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,073 miles
  • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,073 miles (+4,649)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,073 miles
    Test number
    825195801269
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass173,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,424 miles
    Test number
    192093447272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail173,424 miles (+5,176)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,424 miles
    Test number
    809178551462
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,248 miles (+6,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,248 miles
    Test number
    463381771770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass161,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,434 miles
    Test number
    975588178035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail161,434 miles (+9,089)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,434 miles
    Test number
    343903854399
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass152,345 miles (+14,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,345 miles
    Test number
    572866351290
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including suspension arms / offside rear brake back plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass137,729 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,729 miles
    Test number
    313838429829
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail137,729 miles (+14,635)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,729 miles
    Test number
    591699480719
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass123,094 miles (+14,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    692710974267
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  11. Pass108,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    177902105080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,314 miles (+14,204)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    416940479091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass94,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    994847524448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,110 miles (+20,099)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,110 miles
    Test number
    352412050181
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    777817777842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,011 miles (+19,158)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    696919604246
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,853 miles (+8,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    253356086354
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass45,910 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    577058004385
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass42,615 miles (+4,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,615 miles
    Test number
    928468903337
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail38,125 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    748301912355
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass38,125 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    969081512335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,839 miles (+7,028)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    116004711362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,811 miles
    Test number
    584090020323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 FXU

Does LB57 FXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 FXU expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 FXU?
The MOT on LB57 FXU expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 FXU done?
LB57 FXU was recorded at 178,073 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 10,308 miles a year.
Has LB57 FXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 FXU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 FXU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 FXU find?
LB57 FXU failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 1 more.

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