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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 1,591 cc

LB57 KBXMOT history

LB57 KBX is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,196 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KBX
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 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KBX was last recorded at 83,196 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 14,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,442 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,754 miles
Average per year
4,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,196 miles
  • 2024 – 68,442 miles
  • 2023 – 59,147 miles
  • 2022 – 50,147 miles
  • 2021 – 39,453 miles
  • 2020 – 34,653 miles
  • 2019 – 34,204 miles
  • 2018 – 32,900 miles
  • 2017 – 31,099 miles
  • 2016 – 28,938 miles
  • 2015 – 27,619 miles
  • 2014 – 26,180 miles
  • 2013 – 23,737 miles
  • 2012 – 20,584 miles
  • 2011 – 18,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,196 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,196 miles (+14,754)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,196 miles
    Test number
    506339130974
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass68,442 miles (+9,295)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,442 miles
    Test number
    615016095513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,147 miles (+9,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,147 miles
    Test number
    347901236146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass50,147 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    871574504496
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (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))
    • 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))

  5. Fail50,147 miles (+10,694)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    651246639664
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (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))
    • 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))

  6. Pass39,453 miles (+4,800)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    518878561850
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass34,653 miles (+449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,653 miles
    Test number
    657327700797
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod arms have slight corrosion

  8. Pass34,204 miles (+1,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    729037654513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv gaiter seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,900 miles (+1,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,900 miles
    Test number
    508501694404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just acceptable for test (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass31,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,099 miles
    Test number
    600710418007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail31,099 miles (+2,161)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,099 miles
    Test number
    505160890044
    • FailureHorn not working intermittant (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass28,938 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,938 miles
    Test number
    981525285166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,619 miles (+1,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    795634315160
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low.

  14. Pass26,180 miles (+2,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,180 miles
    Test number
    419131724158
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge & getting low.

  15. Pass23,737 miles (+3,153)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,737 miles
    Test number
    778863613168
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot seaping grease
    • NoteSlight handbrake free travel.

  16. Pass20,584 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,584 miles
    Test number
    195908712172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,575 miles (+2,400)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,575 miles
    Test number
    278297012190
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv gaiter seeping grease.
    • NotePetrolflap difficult to open.

  18. Pass18,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,175 miles
    Test number
    286965091024
    • NoteSlight handbrake free travel.

Questions about LB57 KBX

Does LB57 KBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KBX is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KBX?
The MOT on LB57 KBX is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KBX done?
LB57 KBX was recorded at 83,196 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,459 miles a year.
Has LB57 KBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KBX has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB57 KBX 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 KBX find?
LB57 KBX passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both, and 6 more.

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