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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

L16 ULLMOT history

L16 ULL is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L16 ULL silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,030 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ULL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ULL was last recorded at 90,030 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,303 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
727 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,030 miles
  • 2025 – 89,303 miles
  • 2024 – 88,261 miles
  • 2023 – 87,165 miles
  • 2022 – 85,710 miles
  • 2021 – 83,934 miles
  • 2020 – 82,882 miles
  • 2019 – 82,108 miles
  • 2018 – 77,884 miles
  • 2017 – 72,281 miles
  • 2016 – 62,830 miles
  • 2015 – 54,275 miles
  • 2014 – 44,698 miles
  • 2013 – 34,988 miles
  • 2012 – 26,568 miles
  • 2011 – 16,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,030 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear De Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTailing Arm BushesRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Suspension Corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tailing Arm Bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tailing Arm Bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,030 miles (+727)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    413977818268
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear De Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTailing Arm Bushes

  2. Pass89,303 miles (+1,042)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,303 miles
    Test number
    248529293837
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti Roll bar De Bushes play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailing Arm Bushes

  3. Pass88,261 miles (+1,096)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    883349896820
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tailing Arm Bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailing Arm Bushes
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded.

  4. Pass87,165 miles (+1,455)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,165 miles
    Test number
    949101354954
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Inner Cv Boot.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tailing Arm Bush.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailing Arm Bush.
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded.

  5. Pass85,710 miles (+1,776)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    662116706311
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tailing Arm Bush.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailing Arm Bush.
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded.

  6. Pass83,934 miles (+1,052)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    463641703408
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,882 miles (+774)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,882 miles
    Test number
    201327119057
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass82,108 miles (+4,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    341868045353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,884 miles (+5,603)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    323522295809
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,281 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    848815572086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,124 miles (+9,294)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    347440471596
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass62,830 miles (+8,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    293959887879
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass54,275 miles (+9,577)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,275 miles
    Test number
    506074065164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,698 miles (+9,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    228519904442
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass34,988 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    466755613193
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear baby seat fitted to seat

  16. Fail34,988 miles (+8,420)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    539925513147
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear baby seat fitted to seat

  17. Pass26,568 miles (+9,974)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,568 miles
    Test number
    736808212188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,594 miles
    Test number
    268647511123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ULL

Does L16 ULL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ULL is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ULL?
The MOT on L16 ULL is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ULL done?
L16 ULL was recorded at 90,030 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has L16 ULL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ULL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 ULL 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 L16 ULL find?
L16 ULL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear de bush; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured, and 7 more.

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