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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LE57 TBUMOT history

LE57 TBU is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LE57 TBU bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,252 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 TBU was last recorded at 134,252 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 2,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,398 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,854 miles
Average per year
7,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,252 miles
  • 2025 – 131,398 miles
  • 2024 – 126,984 miles
  • 2023 – 120,552 miles
  • 2022 – 116,209 miles
  • 2021 – 112,667 miles
  • 2020 – 111,505 miles
  • 2019 – 109,073 miles
  • 2018 – 106,450 miles
  • 2017 – 93,913 miles
  • 2016 – 79,352 miles
  • 2015 – 61,266 miles
  • 2014 – 46,015 miles
  • 2013 – 29,852 miles
  • 2012 – 24,151 miles
  • 2011 – 18,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,252 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front just pass aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge vary low (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both just pass aim

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear vary low on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering Colum nosey

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Centre exhaust box have loose baffles

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,252 miles (+2,854)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,252 miles
    Test number
    536136162980
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front just pass aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge vary low (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,398 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,398 miles
    Test number
    933594077663
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both just pass aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail131,375 miles (+4,391)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,375 miles
    Test number
    174823778287
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both just pass aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,984 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,984 miles
    Test number
    676593034548
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear vary low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering Colum nosey

  5. Fail126,876 miles (+6,324)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,876 miles
    Test number
    858888099337
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear vary low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering Colum nosey

  6. Pass120,552 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    167099627764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,428 miles (+4,219)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,428 miles
    Test number
    728466708611
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding on

  8. Pass116,209 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,209 miles
    Test number
    714408201519
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box have loose baffles
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,200 miles (+3,533)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    354854463600
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box have loose baffles
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,667 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,667 miles
    Test number
    691058847057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass111,505 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    879057900322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,073 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    319364537917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail109,072 miles (+2,622)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    447741318351
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass106,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,450 miles
    Test number
    980069839345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,450 miles (+12,537)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,450 miles
    Test number
    686016083905
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre out of shape

  16. Pass93,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,913 miles
    Test number
    861949950373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,913 miles (+14,561)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,913 miles
    Test number
    753966487654
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim high (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass79,352 miles (+18,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    937233541162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn bad (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    389753225284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,266 miles (+15,251)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    617213425276
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass46,015 miles (+16,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    419036124251
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  22. Pass29,852 miles (+5,701)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,852 miles
    Test number
    468028923217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,151 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    995883152044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    18,826 miles
    Test number
    479095351036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 TBU

Does LE57 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 TBU is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 TBU?
The MOT on LE57 TBU is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 TBU done?
LE57 TBU was recorded at 134,252 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 7,442 miles a year.
Has LE57 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 TBU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 TBU 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 TBU find?
LE57 TBU passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both front just pass aim; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge vary low.

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