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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2009 · 1,591 cc

LB59 OTMMOT history

LB59 OTM is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,720 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OTM was last recorded at 96,720 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,056 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
5,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,720 miles
  • 2025 – 95,056 miles
  • 2024 – 93,009 miles
  • 2023 – 89,049 miles
  • 2022 – 82,584 miles
  • 2021 – 75,143 miles
  • 2020 – 71,469 miles
  • 2019 – 67,990 miles
  • 2018 – 60,819 miles
  • 2017 – 52,690 miles
  • 2016 – 45,068 miles
  • 2015 – 41,824 miles
  • 2014 – 34,147 miles
  • 2013 – 25,739 miles
  • 2012 – 18,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,720 miles
  • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components have surface rust
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner tie rods

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody + suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,720 miles (+1,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,720 miles
    Test number
    542955078063
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components have surface rust
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner tie rods

  2. Pass95,056 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    460290174485
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody + suspension components corroded

  3. Fail95,047 miles (+2,038)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,047 miles
    Test number
    739289399335
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody + suspension components corroded

  4. Pass93,009 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,009 miles
    Test number
    562156838013
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail93,006 miles (+3,957)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    151545132269
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured near pedals (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,049 miles (+6,465)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    673561770059
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes are worn

  7. Pass82,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,584 miles
    Test number
    598191148187
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR + NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR + NSR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail82,581 miles (+7,438)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    643229048149
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF + NSR INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR + NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR + NSR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass75,143 miles (+3,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    365357801406
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met

  10. Pass71,469 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    923517674804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,990 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    156745294922
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots slight misting grease

  12. Fail67,990 miles (+7,171)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,990 miles
    Test number
    971602992746
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner cv boots slight misting grease

  13. Pass60,819 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    126252313263
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail60,819 miles (+8,129)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    862638331246
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass52,690 miles (+7,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,690 miles
    Test number
    939251491917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,068 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    377234591375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    494348624501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail41,824 miles (+7,677)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,824 miles
    Test number
    895816935185
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,147 miles (+8,408)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    669327644302
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight leak from both inner driveshaft boots (clips week)

  20. Pass25,739 miles (+7,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,739 miles
    Test number
    739631943311
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass18,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,641 miles
    Test number
    916453742373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 OTM

Does LB59 OTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OTM is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OTM?
The MOT on LB59 OTM is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 OTM done?
LB59 OTM was recorded at 96,720 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,687 miles a year.
Has LB59 OTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OTM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 OTM 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 OTM find?
LB59 OTM passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: all front and rear suspension components have surface rust; slight play in both front inner tie rods.

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