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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,396 cc

LE57 NBJMOT history

LE57 NBJ is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

LE57 NBJ black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
104,569 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 NBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 NBJ was last recorded at 104,569 miles on 20 May 2025, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,076 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,569 miles
  • 2024 – 103,076 miles
  • 2023 – 96,645 miles
  • 2022 – 91,910 miles
  • 2021 – 88,044 miles
  • 2020 – 80,572 miles
  • 2019 – 72,348 miles
  • 2018 – 63,200 miles
  • 2017 – 55,029 miles
  • 2016 – 48,258 miles
  • 2015 – 38,860 miles
  • 2014 – 32,108 miles
  • 2013 – 28,821 miles
  • 2012 – 22,202 miles
  • 2011 – 16,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe holder broken
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,569 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,569 miles
    Test number
    603196574478
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe holder broken
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail104,569 miles (+1,493)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,569 miles
    Test number
    926482421257
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak from flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively has a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe holder broken
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass103,076 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,076 miles
    Test number
    187596192226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

  4. Fail103,070 miles (+6,425)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,070 miles
    Test number
    274731533685
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

  5. Pass96,645 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,645 miles
    Test number
    857726415889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,641 miles (+4,731)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    248057856489
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  7. Pass91,910 miles (+3,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    163750483755
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe

  8. Pass88,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    532528798155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,044 miles (+7,472)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    190716789396
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass80,572 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,572 miles
    Test number
    696602896837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,348 miles (+9,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    265874834399
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,200 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    524859506686
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail63,196 miles (+8,167)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    312799964356
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass55,029 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    193599775777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail54,981 miles (+6,723)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,981 miles
    Test number
    390711432538
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,258 miles (+9,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,258 miles
    Test number
    392445856938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,860 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    235397425099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,689 miles (+6,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,689 miles
    Test number
    569349215035
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass32,108 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    545899344043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    486047453061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,821 miles (+6,619)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    619157553093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass22,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    176014682436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,202 miles (+5,844)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,202 miles
    Test number
    866834382019
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  24. Pass16,358 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,358 miles
    Test number
    328842281046
    • NoteSmall stone chips to screen

Questions about LE57 NBJ

Does LE57 NBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 NBJ expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 NBJ?
The MOT on LE57 NBJ expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 NBJ done?
LE57 NBJ was recorded at 104,569 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has LE57 NBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 NBJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 NBJ 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 NBJ find?
LE57 NBJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central front lower engine mounting damaged but not to excess, and 7 more.

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