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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,591 cc

LD57 OAUMOT history

LD57 OAU is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 27 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LD57 OAU silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,518 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 OAU
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 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 OAU was last recorded at 132,518 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,516 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,518 miles
  • 2025 – 126,401 miles
  • 2024 – 120,165 miles
  • 2023 – 112,139 miles
  • 2022 – 104,771 miles
  • 2021 – 95,995 miles
  • 2020 – 86,131 miles
  • 2019 – 74,576 miles
  • 2018 – 72,719 miles
  • 2017 – 67,763 miles
  • 2016 – 60,539 miles
  • 2015 – 52,692 miles
  • 2014 – 45,336 miles
  • 2013 – 40,151 miles
  • 2012 – 33,657 miles
  • 2011 – 18,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,518 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,518 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,518 miles
    Test number
    380587636125
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,516 miles (+6,115)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,516 miles
    Test number
    751014382058
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,401 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    947022356734
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail126,401 miles (+6,236)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    702826479470
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass120,165 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    459538400187
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Has Slight Travel

  6. Fail120,165 miles (+8,026)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    167575592250
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Lever Has Slight Travel

  7. Pass112,139 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,139 miles
    Test number
    104563342349
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,139 miles (+7,368)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,139 miles
    Test number
    686742932579
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,771 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    878173072375
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% but locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail104,770 miles (+8,775)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    337012777498
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% but locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass95,995 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    120788289005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail95,995 miles4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    513809892212
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail95,995 miles (+9,864)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    170751497562
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass86,131 miles (+11,555)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    818601429010
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass74,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,576 miles
    Test number
    568243704036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,576 miles (+1,857)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,576 miles
    Test number
    727802462293
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass72,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    171180707576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail72,718 miles (+4,955)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,718 miles
    Test number
    160267041454
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass67,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    115064518117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,763 miles (+7,224)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    698370263354
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass60,539 miles (+7,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    60,539 miles
    Test number
    815038762648
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass52,692 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    447435090903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,336 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    487207264242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,151 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,151 miles
    Test number
    297248603340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,657 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,657 miles
    Test number
    448035822378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,346 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,346 miles
    Test number
    906584232094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,368 miles
    Test number
    939728331092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 OAU

Does LD57 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 OAU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 OAU?
The MOT on LD57 OAU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 OAU done?
LD57 OAU was recorded at 132,518 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has LD57 OAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 OAU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 OAU 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 LD57 OAU find?
LD57 OAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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