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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LE57 LXPMOT history

LE57 LXP is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 15 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LE57 LXP grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2025
Mileage
196,825 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 LXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 LXP was last recorded at 196,825 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 15,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,825 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
15,000 miles
Average per year
11,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,825 miles
  • 2024 – 181,825 miles
  • 2023 – 166,232 miles
  • 2022 – 146,990 miles
  • 2021 – 133,315 miles
  • 2020 – 129,294 miles
  • 2019 – 124,598 miles
  • 2018 – 117,678 miles
  • 2017 – 103,559 miles
  • 2016 – 97,058 miles
  • 2015 – 87,682 miles
  • 2014 – 74,838 miles
  • 2013 – 60,031 miles
  • 2012 – 43,925 miles
  • 2011 – 27,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,825 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail196,825 miles (+15,000)3 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,825 miles
    Test number
    727391283116
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass181,825 miles (+15,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    181,825 miles
    Test number
    210359767806
    • AdvisoryHeadlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has travel/ slightly low effort

  3. Pass166,232 miles (+19,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,232 miles
    Test number
    461338822359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,990 miles (+13,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,990 miles
    Test number
    954214120000
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has travel
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,315 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,315 miles
    Test number
    691466582036
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  6. Fail133,306 miles (+4,012)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,306 miles
    Test number
    896900085924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  7. Pass129,294 miles (+4,696)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    503955290598
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  8. Pass124,598 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,598 miles
    Test number
    949971890666
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail124,598 miles (+55)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,598 miles
    Test number
    805289118055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail124,543 miles (+6,865)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    514158919263
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Pass117,678 miles (+14,119)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    350207080432
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass103,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    430895372919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,559 miles (+6,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    373613762909
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass97,058 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,058 miles
    Test number
    595544432182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,682 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    536245365092
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail87,682 miles (+12,844)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    568974665004
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass74,838 miles (+14,807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    157096164072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,031 miles (+16,106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    296357863081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,925 miles (+16,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,925 miles
    Test number
    125899562461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,186 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    176024251088
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail27,186 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,186 miles
    Test number
    518374851033
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LE57 LXP

Does LE57 LXP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 LXP expired on 5 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 LXP?
The MOT on LE57 LXP expired on 5 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 LXP done?
LE57 LXP was recorded at 196,825 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 11,521 miles a year.
Has LE57 LXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 LXP has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 LXP 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 LXP find?
LE57 LXP failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured; nearside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, and 15 more.

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