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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LE57 JTZMOT history

LE57 JTZ is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

LE57 JTZ blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
144,551 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 JTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 JTZ was last recorded at 144,551 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 8,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,367 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8,184 miles
Average per year
9,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,551 miles
  • 2023 – 126,443 miles
  • 2022 – 118,981 miles
  • 2021 – 118,307 miles
  • 2020 – 111,099 miles
  • 2019 – 104,321 miles
  • 2018 – 94,924 miles
  • 2017 – 85,209 miles
  • 2016 – 77,775 miles
  • 2015 – 68,748 miles
  • 2014 – 53,492 miles
  • 2013 – 42,295 miles
  • 2012 – 30,766 miles
  • 2011 – 20,384 miles
  • 2010 – 10,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel and performance just met the legal requirment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,551 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    100689725857
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  2. Fail144,551 miles (+8,184)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    524626845611
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  3. Pass136,367 miles (+93)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,367 miles
    Test number
    762564075543
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has no reserve travel and performance just met the legal requirment
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,274 miles (+9,831)2 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,274 miles
    Test number
    896143406847
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has no reserve travel and performance just met the legal requirment
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,443 miles (+3)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    124401038230
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing sings of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also been hot at some point (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,440 miles (+7,459)3 dangerous6 major2 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,440 miles
    Test number
    758684104735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes showing sings of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also been hot at some point (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,981 miles (+674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    849954451942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrop link play

  8. Pass118,307 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    477187773836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail118,307 miles (+7,208)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    100895049958
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    233922114762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,099 miles (+6,778)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    245944454894
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass104,321 miles (+9,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,321 miles
    Test number
    885806670499
    • 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. Pass94,924 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,924 miles
    Test number
    350448113946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,209 miles (+7,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    154265755569
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass77,775 miles (+9,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    823821725497
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass68,748 miles (+15,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,748 miles
    Test number
    393180264921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,492 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,492 miles
    Test number
    406162024412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail53,492 miles (+11,197)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,492 miles
    Test number
    415362524426
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWasher light on dash

  19. Pass42,295 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,295 miles
    Test number
    636888803376
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail42,295 miles (+11,529)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,295 miles
    Test number
    769778703323
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,766 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    647455112344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,384 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,384 miles
    Test number
    677069301397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,907 miles
    Test number
    641437420391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 JTZ

Does LE57 JTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 JTZ expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 JTZ?
The MOT on LE57 JTZ expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 JTZ done?
LE57 JTZ was recorded at 144,551 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 9,499 miles a year.
Has LE57 JTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 JTZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 JTZ 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 JTZ find?
LE57 JTZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 7 more.

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