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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LA08 SVRMOT history

LA08 SVR is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LA08 SVR grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,980 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA08 SVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA08 SVR was last recorded at 119,980 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,980 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,980 miles
  • 2025 – 117,902 miles
  • 2024 – 116,167 miles
  • 2023 – 113,800 miles
  • 2022 – 110,874 miles
  • 2021 – 107,651 miles
  • 2020 – 104,914 miles
  • 2019 – 100,298 miles
  • 2018 – 93,958 miles
  • 2017 – 86,282 miles
  • 2016 – 79,433 miles
  • 2015 – 70,791 miles
  • 2014 – 62,410 miles
  • 2013 – 53,159 miles
  • 2012 – 44,770 miles
  • 2011 – 33,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,980 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVery general corrosion underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,980 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,980 miles
    Test number
    585235894524
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery general corrosion underside of vehicle
  2. Fail119,980 miles (+2,078)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,980 miles
    Test number
    256362780948
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVery general corrosion underside of vehicle
  3. Pass117,902 miles (+1,735)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,902 miles
    Test number
    991051328200
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVery general corrosion to underside of vehicle
  4. Pass116,167 miles (+2,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,167 miles
    Test number
    676497886218
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
  5. Pass113,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    251881393132
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail113,800 miles (+2,926)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    897276794490
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass110,874 miles (+3,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,874 miles
    Test number
    654019682186
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass107,651 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    782279974836
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail107,651 miles (+2,737)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,651 miles
    Test number
    392291013811
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass104,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,914 miles
    Test number
    503795633463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail104,914 miles (+4,616)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,914 miles
    Test number
    368069472575
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass100,298 miles (+6,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    433641813001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass93,958 miles (+7,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    948159320801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  14. Pass86,282 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    131687714136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    871724609471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,433 miles (+8,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,433 miles
    Test number
    142259966097
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass70,791 miles (+8,381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,791 miles
    Test number
    876459685103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,410 miles (+9,251)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,410 miles
    Test number
    778215694171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,159 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,159 miles
    Test number
    229878193454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,770 miles (+11,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    938751222214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass33,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    145273011255
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LA08 SVR

Does LA08 SVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA08 SVR is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA08 SVR?
The MOT on LA08 SVR is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA08 SVR done?
LA08 SVR was recorded at 119,980 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has LA08 SVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA08 SVR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA08 SVR 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 LA08 SVR find?
LA08 SVR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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