
Kia Ceed
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,582 cc
LC57 SVTMOT history
LC57 SVT is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,241 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 162,241 mi
- At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC57 SVT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Mar 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
LC57 SVT was last recorded at 162,241 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 20,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 141,767 miles · 9 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 20,474 miles
- Average per year
- 10,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,241 miles
- 2022 – 141,767 miles
- 2021 – 134,155 miles
- 2020 – 126,993 miles
- 2019 – 115,984 miles
- 2018 – 107,091 miles
- 2017 – 97,668 miles
- 2016 – 86,698 miles
- 2015 – 72,822 miles
- 2014 – 59,861 miles
- 2013 – 54,528 miles
- 2012 – 44,099 miles
- 2011 – 35,461 miles
- 2010 – 25,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 6 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail162,241 miles (+20,474)11 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,241 miles
- Test number
- 344288030653
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass141,767 miles (+7)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 141,767 miles
- Test number
- 656198696813
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail141,760 miles (+7,605)1 dangerous2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,760 miles
- Test number
- 491029421330
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,155 miles (+7,162)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 134,155 miles
- Test number
- 811784979787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,993 miles (+11,009)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 126,993 miles
- Test number
- 800456115075
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,984 miles (+8,893)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,984 miles
- Test number
- 785539949229
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,091 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 107,091 miles
- Test number
- 382062943397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Fail107,091 miles (+9,423)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,091 miles
- Test number
- 977832735937
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass97,668 miles (+10,970)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,668 miles
- Test number
- 375342228664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass86,698 miles (+13,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,698 miles
- Test number
- 878309980116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,822 miles (+12,961)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 72,822 miles
- Test number
- 299413945457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,861 miles (+5,333)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,861 miles
- Test number
- 848373164123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,528 miles (+10,429)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 54,528 miles
- Test number
- 765422203393
- 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)
- NoteBoth number plates deteriorated,
- NoteSlight binding on n/s/rear
Pass44,099 miles (+8,638)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 44,099 miles
- Test number
- 648378292296
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
Pass35,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 35,461 miles
- Test number
- 825800381232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,461 miles (+10,251)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,461 miles
- Test number
- 957707871274
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail25,210 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,210 miles
- Test number
- 381199170489
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 25,210 miles
- Test number
- 723159270208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC57 SVT
- Does LC57 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC57 SVT expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC57 SVT?
- The MOT on LC57 SVT expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC57 SVT done?
- LC57 SVT was recorded at 162,241 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 10,225 miles a year.
- Has LC57 SVT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC57 SVT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LC57 SVT 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 SVT find?
- LC57 SVT failed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 12 more.
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