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Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 1,396 cc

LB57 KOWMOT history

LB57 KOW is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
81,640 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KOW was last recorded at 81,640 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,634 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,640 miles
  • 2025 – 80,076 miles
  • 2023 – 77,801 miles
  • 2022 – 75,182 miles
  • 2021 – 71,852 miles
  • 2020 – 66,043 miles
  • 2019 – 59,518 miles
  • 2018 – 49,176 miles
  • 2016 – 40,269 miles
  • 2015 – 36,679 miles
  • 2014 – 32,867 miles
  • 2013 – 30,439 miles
  • 2012 – 27,340 miles
  • 2011 – 23,212 miles
  • 2010 – 19,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,640 miles
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,640 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    81,640 miles
    Test number
    469668838123
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail81,634 miles (+1,558)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,634 miles
    Test number
    122585682593
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass80,076 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    964701638147
    • MinorCentral Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded away
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,076 miles (+2,275)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    400965177391
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded away
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch fluid low

  5. Pass77,801 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    676430894641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail77,801 miles (+2,619)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    697796761738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,182 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    904226863062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail75,182 miles (+3,330)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,182 miles
    Test number
    846185508939
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,852 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    71,852 miles
    Test number
    553992448159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,973 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    846214066003
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail67,973 miles (+1,930)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,973 miles
    Test number
    763662255204
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,043 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    901153729450
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail66,043 miles (+6,525)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    275972662578
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass59,518 miles (+10,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,518 miles
    Test number
    573817633249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass49,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    201933085362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,174 miles (+8,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    126752523582
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass40,269 miles (+3,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    866453406473
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass36,679 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    237281491096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,867 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,867 miles
    Test number
    486309924344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSMEAR ON BOTH

  20. Fail32,865 miles (+2,426)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,865 miles
    Test number
    947759224384
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteAGE RELATED CRACKS IN BOTH REAR TYRES
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSMEAR ON BOTH

  21. Pass30,439 miles (+3,099)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,439 miles
    Test number
    139461533326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePASSENGER AIR BAG TURNED OFF (CHILD SEAT)

  22. Pass27,340 miles (+4,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,340 miles
    Test number
    406738022354
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  23. Pass23,212 miles (+3,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,212 miles
    Test number
    469465821494
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass19,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,314 miles
    Test number
    304071120330
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB57 KOW

Does LB57 KOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KOW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KOW?
The MOT on LB57 KOW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KOW done?
LB57 KOW was recorded at 81,640 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 4,102 miles a year.
Has LB57 KOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KOW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 KOW 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 KOW find?
LB57 KOW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: towball/hitch not fitted at time of test.

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