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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

C8 FOUMOT history

C8 FOU is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

C8 FOU black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,122 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FOU was last recorded at 95,122 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,450 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,672 miles
Average per year
5,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,122 miles
  • 2024 – 91,450 miles
  • 2023 – 85,811 miles
  • 2022 – 77,950 miles
  • 2021 – 71,376 miles
  • 2020 – 67,711 miles
  • 2019 – 61,975 miles
  • 2018 – 55,890 miles
  • 2017 – 49,545 miles
  • 2016 – 41,801 miles
  • 2015 – 34,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,122 miles (+3,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,122 miles
    Test number
    710552261784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,450 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    821646696882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail91,442 miles (+5,631)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    746644142709
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,811 miles
    Test number
    743691561015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail85,806 miles (+7,856)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    588117114811
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad by wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad by wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,950 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    226791129326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of spring corroded cant see lower part of spring properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of spring corroded cant see lower part of spring properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just passed 19%

  7. Fail77,950 miles (+6,574)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,950 miles
    Test number
    161388172100
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of spring corroded cant see lower part of spring properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of spring corroded cant see lower part of spring properly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake just passed 19%

  8. Pass71,376 miles (+3,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,376 miles
    Test number
    615712243337
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,711 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    117412657749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail67,710 miles (+5,735)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    898580851873
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,975 miles (+6,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,975 miles
    Test number
    892388497907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,890 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,890 miles
    Test number
    797493921908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,545 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,545 miles
    Test number
    175473454954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,801 miles (+7,383)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,801 miles
    Test number
    580097475014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    248562095195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about C8 FOU

Does C8 FOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FOU is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 FOU?
The MOT on C8 FOU is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FOU done?
C8 FOU was recorded at 95,122 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,841 miles a year.
Has C8 FOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FOU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 FOU 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 C8 FOU find?
C8 FOU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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