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Bronze · Diesel · 2007 · 1,582 cc

LB57 FYLMOT history

LB57 FYL is a bronze diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
154,337 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 FYL
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 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 FYL was last recorded at 154,337 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 11,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,824 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,513 miles
Average per year
7,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,337 miles
  • 2024 – 142,824 miles
  • 2023 – 131,030 miles
  • 2022 – 117,538 miles
  • 2021 – 104,362 miles
  • 2020 – 104,115 miles
  • 2019 – 101,027 miles
  • 2018 – 97,261 miles
  • 2017 – 92,735 miles
  • 2016 – 86,900 miles
  • 2015 – 83,615 miles
  • 2014 – 80,314 miles
  • 2013 – 76,030 miles
  • 2012 – 59,986 miles
  • 2011 – 49,066 miles
  • 2010 – 37,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail154,337 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail154,337 miles (+11,513)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,337 miles
    Test number
    836975583792
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass142,824 miles (+11,794)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,824 miles
    Test number
    449873024087
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass131,030 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,030 miles
    Test number
    823654489849
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail131,030 miles (+13,492)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,030 miles
    Test number
    513462021165
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass117,538 miles (+13,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    223451165632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,362 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    820755719420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,115 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    781170291930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,109 miles (+3,082)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    725435777760
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,027 miles (+3,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    607384287926
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,261 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,261 miles
    Test number
    796167803667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,735 miles
    Test number
    989122813971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,726 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    898231805974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass86,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,900 miles
    Test number
    560667696148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,897 miles (+3,282)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    265856840035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass83,615 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    758760391028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail In Tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arms (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail In Tyre

  16. Fail83,614 miles (+3,300)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    586179751535
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail In Tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arms (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail In Tyre

  17. Pass80,314 miles (+4,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,314 miles
    Test number
    439312934383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass76,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    997427633361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,030 miles (+16,044)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    378126533336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass59,986 miles (+10,920)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    677914932389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres are wearing low
    • NoteEngine aux belt cracked and perished
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded

  21. Pass49,066 miles (+11,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,066 miles
    Test number
    685962831398
    • NoteSlight movment in steering column motor mounting

  22. Pass37,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    523600730392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 FYL

Does LB57 FYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 FYL expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 FYL?
The MOT on LB57 FYL expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 FYL done?
LB57 FYL was recorded at 154,337 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 7,925 miles a year.
Has LB57 FYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 FYL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 FYL 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 FYL find?
LB57 FYL failed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn, and 11 more.

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