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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2019 · 1,598 cc

L8 ESGMOT history

L8 ESG is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Nov 2019. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 165,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

L8 ESG red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,048 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
31,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ESG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
21 Nov 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ESG was last recorded at 165,048 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 8,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,184 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,864 miles
Average per year
31,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,048 miles
  • 2024 – 156,184 miles
  • 2023 – 115,508 miles
  • 2022 – 72,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,048 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

5 tests since 14 Nov 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,048 miles (+8,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,048 miles
    Test number
    603304979968
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,184 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    322029942746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail156,183 miles (+40,675)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,183 miles
    Test number
    684776909662
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass115,508 miles (+42,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,508 miles
    Test number
    351601245335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,911 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    961771810103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L8 ESG

Does L8 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ESG is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 ESG?
The MOT on L8 ESG is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ESG done?
L8 ESG was recorded at 165,048 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 31,160 miles a year.
Has L8 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ESG has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 ESG 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 L8 ESG find?
L8 ESG passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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