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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,591 cc

LC57 VLFMOT history

LC57 VLF is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 27 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LC57 VLF silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
97,210 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 VLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 VLF was last recorded at 97,210 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 4,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,648 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,562 miles
Average per year
5,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,210 miles
  • 2024 – 92,648 miles
  • 2023 – 86,310 miles
  • 2022 – 79,331 miles
  • 2021 – 73,727 miles
  • 2020 – 67,457 miles
  • 2019 – 63,605 miles
  • 2018 – 54,532 miles
  • 2017 – 46,815 miles
  • 2016 – 41,218 miles
  • 2015 – 36,186 miles
  • 2014 – 34,015 miles
  • 2013 – 30,769 miles
  • 2012 – 26,392 miles
  • 2011 – 22,466 miles
  • 2010 – 18,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,210 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    907297019318
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail97,210 miles (+4,562)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    168148140566
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view driver's (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,648 miles (+6,338)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    722575490683
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass86,310 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    187218707472
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Fail86,310 miles (+6,979)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,310 miles
    Test number
    712523852827
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,331 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    671741349002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail79,331 miles (+5,604)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,331 miles
    Test number
    619834437496
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass73,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    299094944059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail73,727 miles (+6,270)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    739176095609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass67,457 miles (+3,852)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    408724493434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass63,605 miles (+9,073)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    203932481192
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass54,532 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    823104687838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,815 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    535967794535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    393364107594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,218 miles (+5,032)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,218 miles
    Test number
    461601250692
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are cracking
  16. Pass36,186 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    897493214582
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass34,015 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,015 miles
    Test number
    477508504396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,769 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,769 miles
    Test number
    468773903469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,392 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,392 miles
    Test number
    526845102384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,466 miles (+4,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,466 miles
    Test number
    868870221369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass18,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,050 miles
    Test number
    390326410390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 VLF

Does LC57 VLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 VLF is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC57 VLF?
The MOT on LC57 VLF is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 VLF done?
LC57 VLF was recorded at 97,210 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,239 miles a year.
Has LC57 VLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 VLF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 VLF 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 VLF find?
LC57 VLF passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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