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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LC57 MTYMOT history

LC57 MTY is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LC57 MTY bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2026
Mileage
147,687 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MTY
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
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC57 MTY was last recorded at 147,687 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 7,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,381 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,306 miles
Average per year
8,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,687 miles
  • 2025 – 140,381 miles
  • 2024 – 134,635 miles
  • 2023 – 127,558 miles
  • 2022 – 121,913 miles
  • 2021 – 115,822 miles
  • 2020 – 110,728 miles
  • 2019 – 106,756 miles
  • 2018 – 99,874 miles
  • 2017 – 85,654 miles
  • 2016 – 75,651 miles
  • 2015 – 64,846 miles
  • 2014 – 55,377 miles
  • 2013 – 45,564 miles
  • 2012 – 36,513 miles
  • 2011 – 27,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,687 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside shoulder & cracked and perished on sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail147,687 miles (+7,306)4 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,687 miles
    Test number
    396544164545
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass140,381 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    730313963223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (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 worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside shoulder & cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail140,381 miles (+5,746)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    869592727414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (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 worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inside shoulder & cracked and perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass134,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,635 miles
    Test number
    230845425481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Fail134,634 miles (+7,076)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    776388237142
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass127,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,558 miles
    Test number
    675790164447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,558 miles (+5,645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,558 miles
    Test number
    860913517905
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,913 miles (+6,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,913 miles
    Test number
    934347363811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass115,822 miles (+5,094)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,822 miles
    Test number
    344093016880
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass110,728 miles (+3,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,728 miles
    Test number
    395571674658
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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)

  11. Pass106,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    536080487793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter clip damp with grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail106,756 miles (+6,882)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    305326447411
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter clip damp with grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,874 miles (+14,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,874 miles
    Test number
    554032350681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass85,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    947200940720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,654 miles (+10,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    831620387521
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass75,651 miles (+10,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    771758662261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail64,846 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    518005345083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,846 miles (+9,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    758065345016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,377 miles (+9,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,377 miles
    Test number
    706826844092
    • 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)

  20. Pass45,564 miles (+9,051)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    135353253002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads slight worn and discs very slight worn
    • NoteSlight buff mark on off side rear tyre

  21. Pass36,513 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,513 miles
    Test number
    105987922078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have some perrishing on side walls

  22. Fail36,504 miles (+9,481)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    775893822089
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    889740121020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 MTY

Does LC57 MTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 MTY expired on 31 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MTY?
The MOT on LC57 MTY expired on 31 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 MTY done?
LC57 MTY was recorded at 147,687 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 8,054 miles a year.
Has LC57 MTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MTY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC57 MTY 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 MTY find?
LC57 MTY failed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment, and 11 more.

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