Kia Ceed
Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,591 cc
L40 CDOMOT history
L40 CDO is a red petrol Kia Ceed first used on 26 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,788 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 53,788 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,154 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 CDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 26 May 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 CDO was last recorded at 53,788 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,109 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,679 miles
- Average per year
- 3,154 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,788 miles
- 2025 – 51,109 miles
- 2024 – 48,620 miles
- 2023 – 46,110 miles
- 2022 – 43,507 miles
- 2021 – 40,759 miles
- 2020 – 38,891 miles
- 2019 – 34,438 miles
- 2018 – 29,563 miles
- 2017 – 25,870 miles
- 2016 – 21,721 miles
- 2015 – 18,769 miles
- 2014 – 14,380 miles
- 2013 – 11,618 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,788 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023
Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slightly lipped + pitted and scolded slightly and cant see inner pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped+ cant see inner pads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,788 miles (+2,679)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 53,788 miles
- Test number
- 437379479829
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,109 miles (+2,489)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 51,109 miles
- Test number
- 425221414863
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass48,620 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 48,620 miles
- Test number
- 728610708122
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail48,620 miles (+2,510)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,620 miles
- Test number
- 885159845472
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass46,110 miles (+2,603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 46,110 miles
- Test number
- 439041001156
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion on rear suspension
- AdvisorySight free play on detected at handbrake advise adjustment
Pass43,507 miles (+90)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 43,507 miles
- Test number
- 583198004659
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slightly lipped + pitted and scolded slightly and cant see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped+ cant see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail43,417 miles (+2,658)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,417 miles
- Test number
- 114510567886
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slightly lipped + pitted and scolded slightly and cant see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped+ cant see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass40,759 miles (+1,868)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 40,759 miles
- Test number
- 859722581548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,891 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 38,891 miles
- Test number
- 174472115743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,849 miles (+4,411)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,849 miles
- Test number
- 915894237374
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,438 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 34,438 miles
- Test number
- 344461510556
- AdvisoryADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD
- AdvisoryADVISE O/S/F WHEEL BEARING STARTING TO GET NOISEY WHEN ON ROAD TEST APPROX 25MPH
Fail34,438 miles (+4,875)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,438 miles
- Test number
- 988143742910
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD
- AdvisoryADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
Pass29,563 miles (+3,693)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 29,563 miles
- Test number
- 737931646879
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass25,870 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 25,870 miles
- Test number
- 974127927707
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass21,721 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 21,721 miles
- Test number
- 470954544860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,769 miles (+4,389)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 18,769 miles
- Test number
- 339124935139
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass14,380 miles (+2,762)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 14,380 miles
- Test number
- 366178424119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,618 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 11,618 miles
- Test number
- 315052523178
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteBoth reg plates ,letters spaced
Questions about L40 CDO
- Does L40 CDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CDO is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 CDO?
- The MOT on L40 CDO is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 CDO done?
- L40 CDO was recorded at 53,788 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
- Has L40 CDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 CDO has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 CDO 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 L40 CDO find?
- L40 CDO passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.
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