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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,591 cc

LB59 ABUMOT history

LB59 ABU is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,841 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 ABU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 ABU was last recorded at 86,841 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,763 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,841 miles
  • 2024 – 82,735 miles
  • 2023 – 80,284 miles
  • 2022 – 74,203 miles
  • 2021 – 70,850 miles
  • 2020 – 70,073 miles
  • 2019 – 69,558 miles
  • 2018 – 68,318 miles
  • 2017 – 60,509 miles
  • 2016 – 53,864 miles
  • 2015 – 47,787 miles
  • 2014 – 40,145 miles
  • 2013 – 33,525 miles
  • 2012 – 25,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,841 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryMost underside including mechanical parts undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Fuel tank corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,841 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    308141728019
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost underside including mechanical parts undersealed

  2. Fail86,763 miles (+4,028)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    376313364934
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost underside including mechanical parts undersealed

  3. Pass82,735 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    703217528274
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear underbody/various suspension components corroded & covered with underseal

  4. Fail82,730 miles (+2,446)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    580917865733
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear underbody/suspension components corroded

  5. Pass80,284 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    795369642960
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance 44% limit is 50% (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail80,284 miles (+6,081)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    247677772517
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair imbalance 44% limit is 50% (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass74,203 miles (+1)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    694399226534
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 'Chassis' bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 'Chassis' bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Most suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail74,202 miles (+3,352)1 major1 repaired1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    498699297155
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb H7. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 'Chassis' bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel stiff to turn by hand.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm 'Chassis' bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Most suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,850 miles (+777)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    427008974742
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,073 miles (+515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    196829640685
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass69,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    505672753640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,558 miles (+1,240)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    501100943649
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass68,318 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    367156112686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,308 miles (+7,799)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    858151627852
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass60,509 miles (+6,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    402204672298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,864 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,864 miles
    Test number
    910361538387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,787 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,787 miles
    Test number
    954401042504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    489497734319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail40,145 miles (+6,620)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,145 miles
    Test number
    139227134316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass33,525 miles (+8,257)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,525 miles
    Test number
    868812233397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    25,268 miles
    Test number
    665141732377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 ABU

Does LB59 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 ABU is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 ABU?
The MOT on LB59 ABU is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 ABU done?
LB59 ABU was recorded at 86,841 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has LB59 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 ABU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 ABU 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 LB59 ABU find?
LB59 ABU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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