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Kia Ceed

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LE57 MZXMOT history

LE57 MZX is a red petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

LE57 MZX red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
148,857 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 MZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 MZX was last recorded at 148,857 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2019: 1,796 miles, lower than 122,155 miles on 8 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,847 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,857 miles
  • 2022 – 143,672 miles
  • 2021 – 142,825 miles
  • 2020 – 137,374 miles
  • 2019 – 1,796 miles
  • 2018 – 122,155 miles
  • 2017 – 116,466 miles
  • 2016 – 114,141 miles
  • 2015 – 103,760 miles
  • 2014 – 83,486 miles
  • 2013 – 65,606 miles
  • 2012 – 47,396 miles
  • 2011 – 28,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOsr parking brake stickingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,857 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,857 miles
    Test number
    299814896585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsr parking brake sticking

  2. Fail148,847 miles (+5,175)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,847 miles
    Test number
    256815714627
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsr parking brake sticking

  3. Pass143,672 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,672 miles
    Test number
    676201817143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,663 miles (+838)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,663 miles
    Test number
    183366208047
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass142,825 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,825 miles
    Test number
    699511395648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,374 miles
    Test number
    404659230348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail137,374 miles (+135,578)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,374 miles
    Test number
    708874396446
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & lipped badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass1,796 miles (-120,359)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    1,796 miles
    Test number
    605947089653
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,155 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    276466139675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,466 miles (+2,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,466 miles
    Test number
    412785387298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass114,141 miles (+10,381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,141 miles
    Test number
    377037347274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    488651945053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,760 miles (+20,274)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,760 miles
    Test number
    695300045031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass83,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    908227234047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,486 miles (+17,880)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    715096834025
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass65,606 miles (+18,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    355491533088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,396 miles (+18,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    276012632096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,590 miles
    Test number
    545983131054
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LE57 MZX

Does LE57 MZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 MZX expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 MZX?
The MOT on LE57 MZX expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 MZX done?
LE57 MZX was recorded at 148,857 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 9,834 miles a year.
Has LE57 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 MZX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 MZX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 MZX find?
LE57 MZX passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge, and 1 more.

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