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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LE57 LVHMOT history

LE57 LVH is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LE57 LVH black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,875 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 LVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 LVH was last recorded at 92,875 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,698 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,177 miles
Average per year
5,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,875 miles
  • 2025 – 88,698 miles
  • 2024 – 85,067 miles
  • 2023 – 81,282 miles
  • 2022 – 77,763 miles
  • 2021 – 73,658 miles
  • 2020 – 69,445 miles
  • 2019 – 64,010 miles
  • 2018 – 61,463 miles
  • 2017 – 54,908 miles
  • 2016 – 48,808 miles
  • 2015 – 42,347 miles
  • 2014 – 30,752 miles
  • 2013 – 27,449 miles
  • 2012 – 22,821 miles
  • 2011 – 17,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s steering arm to rack attachments
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,875 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    312262425317
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s steering arm to rack attachments
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,070 miles (+3,372)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    306412031046
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s steering arm to rack attachments
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,698 miles (+8)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    371762431169
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,690 miles (+3,623)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    475310852089
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,067 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    646238652172
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail84,952 miles (+3,670)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    513185289024
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass81,282 miles (+3,519)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    384238430328
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,763 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,763 miles
    Test number
    343690594542
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s inner arms at rack end fixings

  9. Pass73,658 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    321870962154
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail73,658 miles (+4,213)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    608121135724
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,445 miles (+5,435)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,445 miles
    Test number
    110968612929
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass64,010 miles (+2,547)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    740506858306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,463 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    435300172528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    829326207889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,908 miles (+6,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    424121108739
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass48,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    744875027635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,808 miles (+6,461)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    807128713692
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass42,347 miles (+11,595)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    576493015053
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass30,752 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,752 miles
    Test number
    878176614040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    129626013455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,449 miles (+4,628)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    375716913020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass22,821 miles (+5,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,821 miles
    Test number
    735169502091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass17,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,352 miles
    Test number
    147820011060
    • 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)

Questions about LE57 LVH

Does LE57 LVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 LVH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 LVH?
The MOT on LE57 LVH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 LVH done?
LE57 LVH was recorded at 92,875 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 5,014 miles a year.
Has LE57 LVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 LVH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 LVH 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 LVH find?
LE57 LVH passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s steering arm to rack attachments; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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