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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,591 cc

Y23 LEMMOT history

Y23 LEM is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 29 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

Y23 LEM silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,065 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LEM was last recorded at 97,065 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 2,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,523 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,542 miles
Average per year
6,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,065 miles
  • 2024 – 94,523 miles
  • 2023 – 90,956 miles
  • 2022 – 90,335 miles
  • 2021 – 89,296 miles
  • 2020 – 88,309 miles
  • 2019 – 70,468 miles
  • 2018 – 48,184 miles
  • 2017 – 43,085 miles
  • 2016 – 34,492 miles
  • 2015 – 28,648 miles
  • 2013 – 21,231 miles
  • 2012 – 16,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,065 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Mirror glass damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    880259949857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail97,065 miles (+2,542)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    769460647748
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass94,523 miles (+3,567)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    766827694627
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight handbrake lever travel
  4. Pass90,956 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,956 miles
    Test number
    837757029028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    237626697347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail90,335 miles (+1,039)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    982131604967
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass89,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    413896901166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail89,296 miles (+987)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,296 miles
    Test number
    732348962215
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass88,309 miles (+380)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    971815630321
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass87,929 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    797085104052
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Fail87,921 miles (+17,453)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,921 miles
    Test number
    776510307132
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass70,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    629750456062
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail70,468 miles (+22,284)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,468 miles
    Test number
    373273903634
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass48,184 miles (+5,099)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    563069731446
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
  15. Pass43,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    740245182999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,083 miles (+8,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,083 miles
    Test number
    325700649846
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass34,492 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,492 miles
    Test number
    970750983031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,648 miles
    Test number
    265659715107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,647 miles (+7,416)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,647 miles
    Test number
    669209915155
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass21,231 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,231 miles
    Test number
    796785963318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,488 miles
    Test number
    117664552304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 LEM

Does Y23 LEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LEM is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LEM?
The MOT on Y23 LEM is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LEM done?
Y23 LEM was recorded at 97,065 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
Has Y23 LEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LEM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y23 LEM 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 Y23 LEM find?
Y23 LEM passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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