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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,582 cc

LD57 USUMOT history

LD57 USU is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LD57 USU blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
166,091 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 USU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 USU was last recorded at 166,091 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,090 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,091 miles
  • 2025 – 164,406 miles
  • 2024 – 161,831 miles
  • 2023 – 156,665 miles
  • 2022 – 154,863 miles
  • 2021 – 151,341 miles
  • 2020 – 145,601 miles
  • 2019 – 136,610 miles
  • 2018 – 126,545 miles
  • 2017 – 115,896 miles
  • 2016 – 104,144 miles
  • 2015 – 87,469 miles
  • 2014 – 82,874 miles
  • 2013 – 70,273 miles
  • 2012 – 56,151 miles
  • 2011 – 43,536 miles
  • 2010 – 30,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,091 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryH/l lens deteriorated both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,091 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    166,091 miles
    Test number
    468716736152
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryH/l lens deteriorated both sides
  2. Fail166,090 miles (+1,684)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,090 miles
    Test number
    658192868201
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryH/l lens deteriorated both sides
  3. Pass164,406 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,406 miles
    Test number
    197195114150
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail164,397 miles (+2,566)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,397 miles
    Test number
    684993948398
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass161,831 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    817154267982
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment at end of travel .
  6. Fail161,831 miles (+5,166)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    834749349513
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass156,665 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,665 miles
    Test number
    535749801327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail156,664 miles (+1,801)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,664 miles
    Test number
    826840850043
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass154,863 miles (+3,522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,863 miles
    Test number
    355721003253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass151,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    151,341 miles
    Test number
    523710702551
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail151,341 miles (+5,740)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,341 miles
    Test number
    620275491956
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass145,601 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,601 miles
    Test number
    133311182577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,610 miles
    Test number
    407938086892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,589 miles (+10,044)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,589 miles
    Test number
    813345627287
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass126,545 miles (+10,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,545 miles
    Test number
    717262182851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,896 miles (+11,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    291820497301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,144 miles (+16,675)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,144 miles
    Test number
    514932530677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    358133835061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,469 miles (+4,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    575443135050
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass82,874 miles (+12,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    358879054436
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass70,273 miles (+14,122)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,273 miles
    Test number
    169345143295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,151 miles (+12,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    646361242257
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  23. Pass43,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    455627951293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,536 miles (+13,149)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    806887751240
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass30,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,387 miles
    Test number
    580383660227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 USU

Does LD57 USU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 USU is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 USU?
The MOT on LD57 USU is valid until 1 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 USU done?
LD57 USU was recorded at 166,091 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,857 miles a year.
Has LD57 USU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 USU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 USU 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 USU find?
LD57 USU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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