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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LE57 TCVMOT history

LE57 TCV is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 22 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

LE57 TCV bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2024
Mileage
118,427 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 TCV
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 expired on 4 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 TCV was last recorded at 118,427 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 13,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,559 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
13,868 miles
Average per year
7,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,427 miles
  • 2023 – 104,559 miles
  • 2021 – 99,405 miles
  • 2020 – 92,113 miles
  • 2019 – 89,577 miles
  • 2018 – 84,634 miles
  • 2017 – 74,225 miles
  • 2016 – 21,182 miles
  • 2015 – 46,275 miles
  • 2014 – 40,727 miles
  • 2013 – 37,007 miles
  • 2012 – 28,260 miles
  • 2011 – 17,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,427 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn consistent with shock absorber failure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,427 miles (+13,868)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    355140251884
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,559 miles (+5,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,559 miles
    Test number
    602669507368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,405 miles (+7,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,405 miles
    Test number
    544331995629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass92,113 miles (+2,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    829172814532
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front joint to middle section.

  5. Pass89,577 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    692847982106
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn consistent with shock absorber failure (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,571 miles (+4,937)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    648485848740
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn consistent with shock absorber failure (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,634 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,634 miles
    Test number
    168949215058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,634 miles (+10,409)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,634 miles
    Test number
    986786374866
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    770328248870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,225 miles (+14,613)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    323369059213
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass59,612 miles (+38,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,612 miles
    Test number
    839203619313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    646303147101
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Fail51,182 miles (+4,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,182 miles
    Test number
    257031434412
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  14. Pass46,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    156314115072
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Fail46,275 miles (+5,548)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    969734515018
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Pass40,727 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    115583314021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,007 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    408956543055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,260 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,260 miles
    Test number
    315132852097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    156322331024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 TCV

Does LE57 TCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 TCV expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 TCV?
The MOT on LE57 TCV expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 TCV done?
LE57 TCV was recorded at 118,427 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 7,496 miles a year.
Has LE57 TCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 TCV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 TCV 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 TCV find?
LE57 TCV failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 6 more.

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