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Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LC57 MPZMOT history

LC57 MPZ is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LC57 MPZ bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,041 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 MPZ was last recorded at 125,041 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,991 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,050 miles
Average per year
7,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,041 miles
  • 2025 – 115,991 miles
  • 2024 – 107,422 miles
  • 2023 – 100,997 miles
  • 2022 – 95,379 miles
  • 2021 – 89,269 miles
  • 2020 – 85,374 miles
  • 2019 – 80,788 miles
  • 2018 – 78,647 miles
  • 2017 – 76,201 miles
  • 2016 – 67,135 miles
  • 2015 – 56,238 miles
  • 2014 – 47,901 miles
  • 2013 – 37,873 miles
  • 2012 – 28,375 miles
  • 2011 – 16,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,041 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth steering track rods have play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,041 miles (+9,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    962447023692
    • AdvisoryBoth steering track rods have play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,991 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    176999466559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (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))

  3. Fail115,986 miles (+8,564)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,986 miles
    Test number
    323211087207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,422 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,422 miles
    Test number
    860750562764
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low inner edge and slightly out of shape

  5. Fail107,403 miles (+6,406)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    453394428703
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low inner edge and slightly out of shape

  6. Pass100,997 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,997 miles
    Test number
    644233432175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  7. Fail100,992 miles (+5,613)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,992 miles
    Test number
    948194073106
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damage

  8. Pass95,379 miles (+6,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    531976440795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged slightly

  9. Pass89,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    639273206691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail89,269 miles (+3,895)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    922568108496
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Ns/Os (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass85,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    224342281549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,374 miles (+4,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    522561643723
    • Repaired at testFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass80,788 miles (+2,141)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    577538148569
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass78,647 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    154864741725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre feathering on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder

  15. Pass76,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,201 miles
    Test number
    341238921711
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder

  16. Fail76,201 miles (+9,066)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,201 miles
    Test number
    645661718091
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind offside rear wheel

  17. Pass67,135 miles (+10,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,135 miles
    Test number
    977187524927
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass56,238 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,238 miles
    Test number
    239490725007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,901 miles (+10,028)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    435253524041
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inside edge getting close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inside edge getting close to legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking slightly

  20. Pass37,873 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    997258113078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,375 miles (+11,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    898453922037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    16,930 miles
    Test number
    768825931089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 MPZ

Does LC57 MPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 MPZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MPZ?
The MOT on LC57 MPZ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 MPZ done?
LC57 MPZ was recorded at 125,041 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,163 miles a year.
Has LC57 MPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MPZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 MPZ 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 LC57 MPZ find?
LC57 MPZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: both steering track rods have play; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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