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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LE57 TBVMOT history

LE57 TBV is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 22 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LE57 TBV bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,777 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 TBV
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
22 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 TBV was last recorded at 88,777 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,222 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,555 miles
Average per year
4,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,777 miles
  • 2025 – 82,222 miles
  • 2024 – 74,999 miles
  • 2023 – 68,755 miles
  • 2022 – 63,525 miles
  • 2021 – 57,374 miles
  • 2020 – 54,229 miles
  • 2019 – 48,161 miles
  • 2018 – 46,550 miles
  • 2017 – 44,515 miles
  • 2016 – 42,735 miles
  • 2015 – 41,248 miles
  • 2013 – 38,352 miles
  • 2012 – 29,536 miles
  • 2011 – 24,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,777 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,777 miles
    Test number
    873156681054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail88,775 miles (+6,553)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,775 miles
    Test number
    396965797670
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass82,222 miles (+7,223)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    730139822179
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    102926887306
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail74,998 miles (+6,243)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    965619290717
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,755 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    446313151615
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail68,754 miles (+5,229)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    195499358412
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    694077435450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,525 miles (+6,151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    170157543988
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass57,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,374 miles
    Test number
    630111981774
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail57,373 miles (+3,144)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,373 miles
    Test number
    817871954314
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass54,229 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,229 miles
    Test number
    958802985042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,161 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    644428417248
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront brakes out of balance

  14. Fail48,161 miles (+1,611)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    328355349073
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront brakes out of balance

  15. Pass46,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    984937337784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres, inner edges worn & cracks in the rubber tread area

  16. Fail46,550 miles (+2,035)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    612374163393
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres, inner edges worn & cracks in the rubber tread area

  17. Pass44,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    865445040932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail44,515 miles (+1,780)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    708637109267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass42,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    472721357237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail42,735 miles (+1,487)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,735 miles
    Test number
    201260167922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass41,248 miles (+2,896)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    126112115475
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteFront pads and discs look worn

  22. Pass38,352 miles (+3,590)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,352 miles
    Test number
    325604353366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracked

  23. Pass34,762 miles (+5,226)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,762 miles
    Test number
    545157413050
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked

  24. Pass29,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    258157222008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,536 miles (+5,122)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    745047922006
    • 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)

  26. Pass24,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    896559221096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 TBV

Does LE57 TBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 TBV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 TBV?
The MOT on LE57 TBV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 TBV done?
LE57 TBV was recorded at 88,777 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,253 miles a year.
Has LE57 TBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 TBV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 TBV 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 TBV find?
LE57 TBV passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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