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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 1,591 cc

LB57 KAKMOT history

LB57 KAK is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
103,110 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KAK
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 expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 KAK was last recorded at 103,110 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 4,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,685 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,425 miles
Average per year
5,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,110 miles
  • 2025 – 98,685 miles
  • 2024 – 87,825 miles
  • 2023 – 75,980 miles
  • 2022 – 65,285 miles
  • 2021 – 57,664 miles
  • 2020 – 51,619 miles
  • 2018 – 49,845 miles
  • 2017 – 45,867 miles
  • 2016 – 42,590 miles
  • 2015 – 37,169 miles
  • 2014 – 30,953 miles
  • 2013 – 25,615 miles
  • 2012 – 21,295 miles
  • 2011 – 17,132 miles
  • 2010 – 14,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,110 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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.

  • All rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,110 miles (+4,425)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,110 miles
    Test number
    184974904172
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass98,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    620366323531
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail98,685 miles (+10,860)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    605501415621
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen x2 (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass87,825 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,825 miles
    Test number
    551069703020
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail87,824 miles (+11,844)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,824 miles
    Test number
    699267367612
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated NAIL IN OUTER EDGE OF TYRE (NOT REPAIRABLE) 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,980 miles (+10,695)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,980 miles
    Test number
    750018177897
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass65,285 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    212503473579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,284 miles (+7,620)1 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    467555665162
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective judder (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,664 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,664 miles
    Test number
    672440468168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail57,663 miles (+6,044)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,663 miles
    Test number
    805206154548
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    227657922899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,619 miles (+1,774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,619 miles
    Test number
    651660238809
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass49,845 miles (+3,978)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    164356682388
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot slight leak of greese (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on egde (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  14. Pass45,867 miles (+3,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    760496908430
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  15. Pass42,590 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    156901485702
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking perishing

  16. Pass37,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    397064351639
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer drive shaft gaiter pin holed

  17. Fail37,169 miles (+6,216)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,169 miles
    Test number
    321851626710
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer drive shaft gaiter pin holed

  18. Pass30,953 miles (+5,338)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,953 miles
    Test number
    976359214378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake sticking slightly
    • NoteOffside front outer driveshaft gaitor pin holed and loosing a small amount of grease

  19. Pass25,615 miles (+4,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,615 miles
    Test number
    466730723419
    • NoteO/s/f c.v boot has grease around the boot but no damage has been found on the c.v boot

  20. Pass21,295 miles (+4,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,295 miles
    Test number
    718959122332
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass17,132 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,132 miles
    Test number
    789007411328
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass14,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,435 miles
    Test number
    311267810375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 KAK

Does LB57 KAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 KAK expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KAK?
The MOT on LB57 KAK expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 KAK done?
LB57 KAK was recorded at 103,110 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,777 miles a year.
Has LB57 KAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KAK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 KAK 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 KAK find?
LB57 KAK failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, and 3 more.

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