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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 1,591 cc

LB57 KAEMOT history

LB57 KAE is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
102,505 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KAE was last recorded at 102,505 miles on 8 May 2026, 16,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,496 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,009 miles
Average per year
4,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,505 miles
  • 2025 – 86,496 miles
  • 2023 – 83,070 miles
  • 2022 – 79,411 miles
  • 2021 – 70,843 miles
  • 2020 – 69,309 miles
  • 2019 – 67,041 miles
  • 2018 – 65,171 miles
  • 2017 – 62,101 miles
  • 2016 – 59,704 miles
  • 2015 – 58,859 miles
  • 2014 – 58,082 miles
  • 2013 – 56,858 miles
  • 2012 – 52,534 miles
  • 2011 – 42,331 miles
  • 2010 – 30,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,505 miles (+16,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    866889744215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,496 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,496 miles
    Test number
    616211896060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,070 miles (+3,659)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,070 miles
    Test number
    178719984468
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All Four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,411 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,411 miles
    Test number
    109600818216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    451497343792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,843 miles (+1,534)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    592430754621
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,309 miles (+2,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    374192195898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm heavily corroded

  8. Pass67,041 miles (+1,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    159972953772
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,171 miles (+3,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    133280052503
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames and suspension arms corroded

  10. Pass62,101 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    419774009641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    548241897682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,704 miles (+845)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,704 miles
    Test number
    525771228070
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  13. Pass58,859 miles (+777)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    276101525173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel binding slightly

  14. Pass58,082 miles (+1,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    985340334177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,858 miles (+4,324)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    507087123177
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on edge

  16. Pass52,534 miles (+10,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,534 miles
    Test number
    468926002496
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread badly worn on inside edge,recommend tyre replaced

  17. Pass42,331 miles (+11,778)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    215446721389
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges,getting low on tread.

  18. Pass30,553 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,553 miles
    Test number
    351250530398
    • DangerousNearside front tyre badly worn on inside edge of tread,recommend replaced soon
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn on in side edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread nearing legal limit recommend changed soon
    • NoteScreen washers not spraying properly

Questions about LB57 KAE

Does LB57 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KAE is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KAE?
The MOT on LB57 KAE is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KAE done?
LB57 KAE was recorded at 102,505 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
Has LB57 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KAE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 KAE 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 KAE find?
LB57 KAE passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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