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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB57 YLNMOT history

LB57 YLN is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 21 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 209,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2025
Mileage
209,049 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 YLN was last recorded at 209,049 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 15,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,870 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
15,179 miles
Average per year
13,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,049 miles
  • 2024 – 193,870 miles
  • 2023 – 181,075 miles
  • 2022 – 165,713 miles
  • 2021 – 140,041 miles
  • 2020 – 119,533 miles
  • 2019 – 104,921 miles
  • 2018 – 96,343 miles
  • 2017 – 82,484 miles
  • 2016 – 74,166 miles
  • 2015 – 65,479 miles
  • 2014 – 46,460 miles
  • 2013 – 35,081 miles
  • 2012 – 25,037 miles
  • 2011 – 17,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,049 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,049 miles (+15,179)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,049 miles
    Test number
    839058781461
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass193,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,870 miles
    Test number
    715787759392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail193,870 miles (+12,795)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,870 miles
    Test number
    609863641049
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass181,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,075 miles
    Test number
    717346599469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  5. Fail181,075 miles (+15,362)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,075 miles
    Test number
    749376609346
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  6. Pass165,713 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,713 miles
    Test number
    485056123150
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryTow ball missing
  7. Fail165,713 miles (+25,672)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,713 miles
    Test number
    406228374947
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryTow ball missing
  8. Pass140,041 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,041 miles
    Test number
    980566855051
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail140,040 miles (+20,507)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,040 miles
    Test number
    193331701743
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp slightly hazed and condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering track rods
  10. Pass119,533 miles (+14,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    114557904989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass104,921 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    915565106925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,343 miles (+13,859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    913198363683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,484 miles (+8,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,484 miles
    Test number
    989034590458
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.87mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone front bushes splitting
  14. Pass74,166 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,166 miles
    Test number
    749434651524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,479 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    975871175013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,425 miles (+18,965)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    149069345485
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass46,460 miles (+11,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    375196444014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  18. Pass35,081 miles (+10,044)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    266781853051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,037 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,037 miles
    Test number
    365414342033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,560 miles
    Test number
    396636841013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YLN

Does LB57 YLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YLN expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YLN?
The MOT on LB57 YLN expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YLN done?
LB57 YLN was recorded at 209,049 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 13,615 miles a year.
Has LB57 YLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YLN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 YLN 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 YLN find?
LB57 YLN failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed all readings too high; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; offside front service brake excessively binding, and 6 more.

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