Kia Ceed
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc
LE57 TFVMOT history
LE57 TFV is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,439 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 140,439 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 TFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LE57 TFV was last recorded at 140,439 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,747 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,692 miles
- Average per year
- 8,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,439 miles
- 2025 – 132,747 miles
- 2024 – 125,962 miles
- 2023 – 109,907 miles
- 2022 – 99,435 miles
- 2021 – 89,462 miles
- 2020 – 80,261 miles
- 2019 – 72,532 miles
- 2018 – 64,067 miles
- 2017 – 55,941 miles
- 2016 – 47,790 miles
- 2015 – 38,855 miles
- 2014 – 31,480 miles
- 2013 – 26,621 miles
- 2012 – 19,971 miles
- 2011 – 13,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail140,439 miles
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail140,439 miles (+7,692)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,439 miles
- Test number
- 711263718219
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,747 miles (+6,785)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 132,747 miles
- Test number
- 665117203427
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,962 miles
- Test number
- 639497501895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,962 miles (+16,055)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,962 miles
- Test number
- 407566202130
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass109,907 miles (+10,472)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 109,907 miles
- Test number
- 270363742101
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,435 miles (+41)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 99,435 miles
- Test number
- 407502953146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail99,394 miles (+9,932)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,394 miles
- Test number
- 138035616375
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass89,462 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 908553806961
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail89,462 miles (+9,201)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 573469282532
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass80,261 miles (+7,729)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 80,261 miles
- Test number
- 441789115730
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious coil spring corroded
Pass72,532 miles (+8,465)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,532 miles
- Test number
- 276095353132
- Advisory2x Rear Tyres beginning to wear low
- AdvisoryCoil Springs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious Trays Fitted
Pass64,067 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,067 miles
- Test number
- 811150622190
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil Springs corroded
- AdvisoryVarious Trays Fitted
Fail64,067 miles (+8,126)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,067 miles
- Test number
- 678764470144
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil Springs corroded
- AdvisoryVarious Trays Fitted
Pass55,941 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 55,941 miles
- Test number
- 239325141422
- AdvisoryFront Both sides suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV Boot slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
Fail55,941 miles (+8,151)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,941 miles
- Test number
- 428818586697
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Both sides suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV Boot slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
Pass47,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,790 miles
- Test number
- 323414286456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,790 miles (+8,935)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,790 miles
- Test number
- 541710704955
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass38,855 miles (+7,375)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 38,855 miles
- Test number
- 777435145045
- NoteClutch biting point very high
- NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
Pass31,480 miles (+4,859)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 31,480 miles
- Test number
- 866299734060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront bumper damaged @ os corner
Pass26,621 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 26,621 miles
- Test number
- 129900543050
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail26,621 miles (+6,650)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,621 miles
- Test number
- 866900343096
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass19,971 miles (+6,782)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 19,971 miles
- Test number
- 798585832005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 13,189 miles
- Test number
- 245320151072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE57 TFV
- Does LE57 TFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE57 TFV expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 TFV?
- The MOT on LE57 TFV expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE57 TFV done?
- LE57 TFV was recorded at 140,439 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,492 miles a year.
- Has LE57 TFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 TFV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LE57 TFV 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 TFV find?
- LE57 TFV failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; nearside front position lamp not working; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.
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