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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LE57 GFYMOT history

LE57 GFY is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

LE57 GFY black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
110,214 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 GFY was last recorded at 110,214 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,080 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
8,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,214 miles
  • 2022 – 106,075 miles
  • 2021 – 94,824 miles
  • 2020 – 87,196 miles
  • 2019 – 76,841 miles
  • 2018 – 66,640 miles
  • 2017 – 54,824 miles
  • 2016 – 44,838 miles
  • 2015 – 34,905 miles
  • 2014 – 26,351 miles
  • 2013 – 21,468 miles
  • 2012 – 16,999 miles
  • 2011 – 11,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,214 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp adversley affected by postion lamps (4.3.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all position lamps adversely affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper at ns damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail110,214 miles (+134)8 major2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,214 miles
    Test number
    165389141477
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp adversley affected by postion lamps (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all position lamps adversely affected by stop lamps (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper at ns damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed

  2. Fail110,080 miles (+4,005)9 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    598858227495
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe link/centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper at ns damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive timing side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,075 miles (+11,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,075 miles
    Test number
    412838908166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    965007062366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,824 miles (+7,628)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    788094372518
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,196 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,196 miles
    Test number
    422823151406
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,195 miles (+10,354)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    744134776319
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,841 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    498925733714
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within the drivers view, less than 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail76,841 miles (+10,201)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    261410955409
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within the drivers view, less than 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,640 miles
    Test number
    745667618589
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  11. Fail66,639 miles (+11,815)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,639 miles
    Test number
    472824212592
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

  12. Pass54,824 miles (+9,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    604458157220
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  13. Pass44,838 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,838 miles
    Test number
    597291179510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,905 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,905 miles
    Test number
    359954485088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,351 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,351 miles
    Test number
    659441594058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,468 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    119649673451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,999 miles (+5,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,999 miles
    Test number
    666771882070
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass11,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,228 miles
    Test number
    398444091024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 GFY

Does LE57 GFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 GFY expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GFY?
The MOT on LE57 GFY expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 GFY done?
LE57 GFY was recorded at 110,214 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 8,249 miles a year.
Has LE57 GFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GFY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 GFY 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 LE57 GFY find?
LE57 GFY failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 19 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 26 more.

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