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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,582 cc

LB59 XLAMOT history

LB59 XLA is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,738 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 XLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 XLA was last recorded at 157,738 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 7,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,955 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,783 miles
Average per year
8,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,738 miles
  • 2024 – 145,723 miles
  • 2022 – 141,519 miles
  • 2021 – 129,124 miles
  • 2020 – 125,822 miles
  • 2019 – 117,594 miles
  • 2018 – 106,674 miles
  • 2017 – 96,754 miles
  • 2016 – 86,518 miles
  • 2015 – 75,465 miles
  • 2014 – 61,316 miles
  • 2013 – 46,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,738 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment required
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,738 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,738 miles
    Test number
    510526268902
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment required
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

  2. Fail157,738 miles (+7,783)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,738 miles
    Test number
    742932391479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment required
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion (frames and suspension)

  3. Pass149,955 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,955 miles
    Test number
    665913685643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,943 miles (+4,220)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,943 miles
    Test number
    714745734367
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,723 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,723 miles
    Test number
    824196456135
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail145,723 miles (+4,204)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,723 miles
    Test number
    216939363437
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,519 miles
    Test number
    242655108795
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail141,519 miles (+6,302)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,519 miles
    Test number
    270595777456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,217 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,217 miles
    Test number
    539354321979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail135,174 miles (+6,050)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,174 miles
    Test number
    634172545810
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,124 miles (+3,302)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    582637823875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass125,822 miles (+78)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,822 miles
    Test number
    666335442913
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded (lower)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorated(foremost)

  13. Fail125,744 miles (+8,150)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,744 miles
    Test number
    198623168301
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside suspension arm mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated(foremost)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded(all)
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (foremost)

  14. Pass117,594 miles (+10,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    703125432294
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished wearing on inside

  15. Pass106,674 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    652439926224
    • AdvisoryBoth front washer jets slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edges

  16. Fail106,674 miles (+9,920)5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    624677186579
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front washer jets slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edges

  17. Pass96,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    830021786843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail96,754 miles (+10,236)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,754 miles
    Test number
    436421025948
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass86,518 miles (+11,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    193754985056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle geometry check may be required

  20. Pass75,465 miles (+14,149)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,465 miles
    Test number
    476156915017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,316 miles (+14,558)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,316 miles
    Test number
    358734024093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have uneven wear on tread (structure of tyre not affected)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc inner face heavily lipped
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc outer face heavily grooved

  22. Pass46,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,758 miles
    Test number
    699651523039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 XLA

Does LB59 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 XLA is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 XLA?
The MOT on LB59 XLA is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 XLA done?
LB59 XLA was recorded at 157,738 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 8,603 miles a year.
Has LB59 XLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 XLA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 XLA 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 XLA find?
LB59 XLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front oil leak, but not excessive; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 3 more.

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