Kia Ceed
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,582 cc
LB08 CXLMOT history
LB08 CXL is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 114,386 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,347 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 CXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 CXL was last recorded at 114,386 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Sept 2017: 83,569 miles, lower than 117,302 miles on 3 Sept 2016.
- 11 Sept 2017: 83,554 miles, lower than 83,569 miles on 8 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,729 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,657 miles
- Average per year
- 6,347 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,386 miles
- 2025 – 112,729 miles
- 2024 – 111,128 miles
- 2023 – 109,685 miles
- 2022 – 108,387 miles
- 2021 – 103,930 miles
- 2019 – 98,893 miles
- 2018 – 95,953 miles
- 2017 – 83,554 miles
- 2016 – 117,302 miles
- 2015 – 49,438 miles
- 2014 – 46,056 miles
- 2013 – 43,117 miles
- 2012 – 35,302 miles
- 2011 – 21,215 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,386 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise back brakes bindingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAdvise exblowh
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear sub frames corrossion
- AdvisoryAdvise underbody corrossion and all suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Advise exh blow
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,386 miles (+1,657)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 114,386 miles
- Test number
- 155804178874
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise back brakes binding
- AdvisoryAdvise exblowh
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear sub frames corrossion
- AdvisoryAdvise underbody corrossion and all suspension components
Pass112,729 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 112,729 miles
- Test number
- 878401168027
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise back brakes binding
- AdvisoryAdvise exh blow
- AdvisoryAdvise underbody corrossion and all suspension components
Fail112,729 miles (+1,601)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,729 miles
- Test number
- 482723956479
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise back brakes binding
- AdvisoryAdvise exh blow
- AdvisoryAdvise underbody corrossion and all suspension components
Pass111,128 miles (+1,443)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 111,128 miles
- Test number
- 971010891501
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise all suspension components and underbody corrossion
- AdvisoryAdvise exh blow
- AdvisoryAdvise rear brakes binding
Pass109,685 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 109,685 miles
- Test number
- 910375659074
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear sub frames corrossion advise all suspension comonents have corrossion advise osr and nsr trailing arm bushes
Fail109,685 miles (+1,298)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,685 miles
- Test number
- 940379023449
- MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear sub frames corrossion advise all suspension comonents have corrossion advise osr and nsr trailing arm bushes
Pass108,387 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,387 miles
- Test number
- 880557247211
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise all suspension components have corroission
Fail108,387 miles (+4,457)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,387 miles
- Test number
- 848707426569
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise all suspension components have corroission
Pass103,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 103,930 miles
- Test number
- 174010699476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,930 miles (+5,037)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,930 miles
- Test number
- 826888125176
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass98,893 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,893 miles
- Test number
- 303946970249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel Tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail98,893 miles (+2,940)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,893 miles
- Test number
- 646752830461
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel Tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass95,953 miles (+12,399)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,953 miles
- Test number
- 261505813070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,554 miles (-15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,554 miles
- Test number
- 850703174944
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail83,569 miles (-33,733)5 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,569 miles
- Test number
- 390791926062
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48 % (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,302 miles (+67,864)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 117,302 miles
- Test number
- 899168307133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,438 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 49,438 miles
- Test number
- 137375826578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,691 miles (+2,635)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 48,691 miles
- Test number
- 836948545116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,056 miles (+2,939)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,056 miles
- Test number
- 186408744121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,117 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,117 miles
- Test number
- 176532343158
- NoteBoth front disks lipped
- NoteBoth front disks slight markings on inner face
Fail43,117 miles (+7,815)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,117 miles
- Test number
- 435422943103
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front disks lipped
- NoteBoth front disks slight markings on inner face
Pass35,302 miles (+14,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 35,302 miles
- Test number
- 236317242192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2012
- Odometer
- 21,215 miles
- Test number
- 855836341111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 CXL
- Does LB08 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CXL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 CXL?
- The MOT on LB08 CXL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 CXL done?
- LB08 CXL was recorded at 114,386 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,347 miles a year.
- Has LB08 CXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 CXL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 CXL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 CXL find?
- LB08 CXL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.
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