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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LE57 LVSMOT history

LE57 LVS is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 208,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LE57 LVS silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
208,560 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LE57 LVS was last recorded at 208,560 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,545 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
11,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,560 miles
  • 2025 – 202,746 miles
  • 2024 – 196,168 miles
  • 2023 – 189,905 miles
  • 2022 – 183,537 miles
  • 2021 – 177,002 miles
  • 2020 – 170,261 miles
  • 2019 – 160,222 miles
  • 2018 – 148,788 miles
  • 2017 – 137,701 miles
  • 2016 – 125,033 miles
  • 2015 – 108,704 miles
  • 2014 – 92,182 miles
  • 2013 – 73,462 miles
  • 2012 – 56,139 miles
  • 2011 – 35,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,560 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,560 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    208,560 miles
    Test number
    114382359181
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail208,545 miles (+5,799)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,545 miles
    Test number
    970497237479
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Smoke plate not found (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,746 miles (+6,578)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    202,746 miles
    Test number
    527127873206
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass196,168 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,168 miles
    Test number
    205773338198
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail196,167 miles (+6,262)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,167 miles
    Test number
    605408078255
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning flashing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,905 miles (+156)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    189,905 miles
    Test number
    954898580310
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail189,749 miles (+6,212)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,749 miles
    Test number
    428128171323
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass183,537 miles (+6,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,537 miles
    Test number
    954833575005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass177,002 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,002 miles
    Test number
    552191653700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail177,001 miles (+6,740)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,001 miles
    Test number
    964216038232
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not reaching swept area of screen properly (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass170,261 miles (+10,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,261 miles
    Test number
    399927928208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass160,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,222 miles
    Test number
    437450705173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

  13. Fail160,194 miles (+11,406)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,194 miles
    Test number
    266436538382
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear seat belt retracting mechanism slow.

  14. Pass148,788 miles (+11,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,788 miles
    Test number
    677413365345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  15. Pass137,701 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,701 miles
    Test number
    854988737818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,606 miles (+12,573)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,606 miles
    Test number
    234770278583
    • DangerousSteering rack damaged and unserviceable abnormal movement at nearside/noise in operation/excessive play (2.2.C.1d)

  17. Pass125,033 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    323805468368
    • DangerousExcessive play in the rack on the nearside front
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged, but not likely to be missread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail125,033 miles (+16,329)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    123718312433
    • DangerousExcessive play in the rack on the nearside front
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged, but not likely to be missread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass108,704 miles (+16,522)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,704 miles
    Test number
    778672525054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2.2mm
    • NoteWear in steering rack

  20. Pass92,182 miles (+18,720)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,182 miles
    Test number
    339462224014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 3mm

  21. Pass73,462 miles (+477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,462 miles
    Test number
    249629823010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail72,985 miles (+16,846)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,985 miles
    Test number
    917311023081
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,139 miles (+20,424)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    825437722024
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  24. Fail35,715 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    245497721038
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge's
    • NoteParking brake travel long

  25. Pass35,715 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,715 miles
    Test number
    399397921073
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge's
    • NoteParking brake travel long

Questions about LE57 LVS

Does LE57 LVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 LVS is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 LVS?
The MOT on LE57 LVS is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 LVS done?
LE57 LVS was recorded at 208,560 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 11,525 miles a year.
Has LE57 LVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 LVS has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 LVS 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 LVS find?
LE57 LVS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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