Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2008 Kia Ceed Petrol 1591cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 94,049 miles on the clock, averaging 5,704 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 CVVT engine is known for g4fc and vvt oil control valve.
MOT & Mileage History for SO57 LBJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,049 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,948 |
| Average per year | 5,704 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Kia Ceed
These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Ceed models (2007–2012), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
G4FC
VVT Oil Control Valve (solenoid/valve assembly)
Clogs with oil sludge/varnish, restricting oil flow to the cam phaser, or solenoid coil fails electrically.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO57 LBJ |
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Ceed |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1591cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About SO57 LBJ
What car is SO57 LBJ?
SO57 LBJ is an black Kia Ceed, petrol (1591cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO57 LBJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO57 LBJ was 94,049 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO57 LBJ passed its MOT?
SO57 LBJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 Aug 2023.
Is SO57 LBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO57 LBJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SO57 LBJ?
SO57 LBJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.