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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,582 cc

LD57 UTAMOT history

LD57 UTA is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LD57 UTA red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,970 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 UTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 UTA was last recorded at 118,970 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,913 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
6,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,970 miles
  • 2024 – 116,887 miles
  • 2023 – 112,860 miles
  • 2022 – 107,106 miles
  • 2021 – 101,016 miles
  • 2020 – 89,883 miles
  • 2019 – 83,582 miles
  • 2018 – 76,093 miles
  • 2017 – 69,036 miles
  • 2016 – 63,119 miles
  • 2015 – 53,985 miles
  • 2014 – 44,010 miles
  • 2013 – 32,211 miles
  • 2012 – 26,399 miles
  • 2011 – 21,900 miles
  • 2010 – 18,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,970 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front slight play to inner rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,970 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    123897941161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail118,913 miles (+2,026)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    824913891414
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass116,887 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,887 miles
    Test number
    416304276803
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play to inner rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail116,880 miles (+4,020)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    884261072017
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play to inner rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,860 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,860 miles
    Test number
    868586327678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail112,857 miles (+5,751)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    154480718808
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to catalyst joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,106 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    142029138363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail107,103 miles (+6,087)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,103 miles
    Test number
    784524403625
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass101,016 miles (+11,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,016 miles
    Test number
    106579279284
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass89,883 miles (+6,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    796725440404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) (NS & OS)

  11. Pass83,582 miles (+7,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    305372450502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,093 miles (+7,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,093 miles
    Test number
    578725632221
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass69,036 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    976757424375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass63,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    854433972733
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail63,119 miles (+9,134)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    231977884427
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass53,985 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    674646621246
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror mounting slightly loose

  17. Fail53,826 miles (+9,816)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    963996028163
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror mounting slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass44,010 miles (+11,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,010 miles
    Test number
    909229814321
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,211 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,211 miles
    Test number
    298332463217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,399 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    585691092236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,900 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    467266711347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,841 miles
    Test number
    393980620307
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Fail18,841 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,841 miles
    Test number
    590050020333
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LD57 UTA

Does LD57 UTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 UTA is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD57 UTA?
The MOT on LD57 UTA is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 UTA done?
LD57 UTA was recorded at 118,970 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,665 miles a year.
Has LD57 UTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 UTA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 UTA 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 UTA find?
LD57 UTA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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