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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LE57 TFXMOT history

LE57 TFX is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 21 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LE57 TFX silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,825 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 TFX
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
21 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 TFX was last recorded at 122,825 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,824 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,825 miles
  • 2024 – 111,160 miles
  • 2023 – 96,712 miles
  • 2022 – 93,503 miles
  • 2021 – 90,689 miles
  • 2020 – 89,122 miles
  • 2019 – 87,166 miles
  • 2018 – 82,841 miles
  • 2017 – 78,846 miles
  • 2016 – 74,689 miles
  • 2015 – 70,898 miles
  • 2014 – 60,410 miles
  • 2013 – 53,846 miles
  • 2012 – 48,109 miles
  • 2011 – 39,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,825 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in front pipe joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,825 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,825 miles
    Test number
    727804257170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail122,824 miles (+906)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,824 miles
    Test number
    727624804189
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass121,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    519240641044
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak in front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail121,918 miles (+10,758)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    172459970398
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration 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 slight leak in front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass111,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    191176640256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Fail111,160 miles (+14,448)1 dangerous2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    957893136900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  7. Pass96,712 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,712 miles
    Test number
    264084668284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,503 miles (+2,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,503 miles
    Test number
    773404920448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,689 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    564326943905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,122 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    128548681395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,166 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    138338963165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,841 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    878132844070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,846 miles (+4,157)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    415464351858
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing in tread area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Dampness around track rod end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass74,689 miles (+3,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    783561382221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass70,898 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    460671927327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    718156935021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail66,938 miles (+6,528)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,938 miles
    Test number
    607275735086
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass60,410 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    448467024043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,846 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    807149723012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,109 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    886538432081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,298 miles
    Test number
    875764151006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 TFX

Does LE57 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 TFX is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 TFX?
The MOT on LE57 TFX is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 TFX done?
LE57 TFX was recorded at 122,825 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has LE57 TFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 TFX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 TFX 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 TFX find?
LE57 TFX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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