
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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)
Pass131,549 miles (+18,880)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 131,549 miles
- Test number
- 708701654273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,669 miles (+31,888)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,669 miles
- Test number
- 676828063246
- NoteRear brake disc corroded
Pass80,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 80,781 miles
- Test number
- 126948952400
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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