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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LE57 RXUMOT history

LE57 RXU is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 242,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

LE57 RXU blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
242,900 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 RXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 RXU was last recorded at 242,900 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,900 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
15,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 242,900 miles
  • 2022 – 227,363 miles
  • 2021 – 214,539 miles
  • 2020 – 207,086 miles
  • 2019 – 203,676 miles
  • 2017 – 199,021 miles
  • 2016 – 177,288 miles
  • 2015 – 154,861 miles
  • 2014 – 131,549 miles
  • 2013 – 112,669 miles
  • 2012 – 80,781 miles
  • 2011 – 47,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,900 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Slight play in steering rack inner joints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass242,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    242,900 miles
    Test number
    817664739496
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail242,900 miles (+15,537)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,900 miles
    Test number
    143948401448
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass227,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    227,363 miles
    Test number
    559283062156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail227,363 miles (+12,824)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,363 miles
    Test number
    419472903920
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass214,539 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    214,539 miles
    Test number
    304816215608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front steering pivot arm slight play
  6. Fail214,539 miles (+7,453)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,539 miles
    Test number
    337127525926
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front steering pivot arm slight play
  7. Pass207,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    207,086 miles
    Test number
    440119259933
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail207,086 miles (+3,410)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,086 miles
    Test number
    884299982816
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass203,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,676 miles
    Test number
    387893142993
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/s n/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust
  10. Fail203,675 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,675 miles
    Test number
    419654557714
    • DangerousRear axle bushes worn
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps O/s n/s (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play O/s n/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust
  11. Fail203,665 miles (+4,644)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,665 miles
    Test number
    486933884072
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s n/s steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass199,021 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    199,021 miles
    Test number
    195811770155
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExcessive oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
  13. Fail199,021 miles (+21,733)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,021 miles
    Test number
    813212288195
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExcessive oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
  14. Pass177,288 miles (+22,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    177,288 miles
    Test number
    367847478620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints
  15. Pass154,861 miles (+23,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,861 miles
    Test number
    348899274721
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Fronts (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts and near side rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper bl slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts disc (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass131,549 miles (+18,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,549 miles
    Test number
    708701654273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,669 miles (+31,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,669 miles
    Test number
    676828063246
    • NoteRear brake disc corroded
  18. Pass80,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    126948952400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,781 miles (+33,502)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    558188552083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass47,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    596824051068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 RXU

Does LE57 RXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 RXU expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 RXU?
The MOT on LE57 RXU expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 RXU done?
LE57 RXU was recorded at 242,900 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024, an average of 15,135 miles a year.
Has LE57 RXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 RXU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 RXU 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 RXU find?
LE57 RXU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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