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Kia Ceed

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 CXYMOT history

LB08 CXY is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,785 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CXY was last recorded at 111,785 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 3,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,605 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,180 miles
Average per year
6,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,785 miles
  • 2024 – 108,605 miles
  • 2023 – 103,026 miles
  • 2022 – 100,051 miles
  • 2021 – 96,582 miles
  • 2019 – 92,507 miles
  • 2018 – 88,583 miles
  • 2017 – 83,847 miles
  • 2016 – 77,905 miles
  • 2015 – 68,191 miles
  • 2014 – 56,203 miles
  • 2013 – 45,527 miles
  • 2012 – 35,072 miles
  • 2011 – 25,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    163824408538
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail111,785 miles (+3,180)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    298584889238
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,605 miles (+3,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,605 miles
    Test number
    725953107724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass105,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    470099272828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,242 miles (+2,216)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    746992353073
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,026 miles (+2,975)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,026 miles
    Test number
    272884980028
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass100,051 miles (+3,469)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    777944859864
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass96,582 miles (+4,075)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    599417882131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,507 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    834441918817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (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 Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail92,506 miles (+3,923)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    337128441951
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (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 Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass88,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    272473597934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail88,581 miles (+4,734)2 dangerous7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    844252275557
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot leak of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
  13. Pass83,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    475176131180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  14. Fail83,847 miles (+5,942)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,847 miles
    Test number
    238134805378
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Pass77,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    302433624258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Fail77,905 miles (+9,714)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    383317195756
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + very badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  17. Pass68,191 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    395169505405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePlay at both front wheels
  18. Fail68,191 miles (+11,988)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,191 miles
    Test number
    218319605296
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePlay at both front wheels
  19. Pass56,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    509753614275
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail56,203 miles (+10,676)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,203 miles
    Test number
    939142714215
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass45,527 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,527 miles
    Test number
    227076403267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Fail45,527 miles (+10,455)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,527 miles
    Test number
    505306603222
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  23. Pass35,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    867658902276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Fail35,063 miles (+9,857)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,063 miles
    Test number
    948698302281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear discs worn
  25. Pass25,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,206 miles
    Test number
    225998201231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,205 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,205 miles
    Test number
    266328201286
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in poor condition (205/55/16)

Questions about LB08 CXY

Does LB08 CXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CXY is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CXY?
The MOT on LB08 CXY is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CXY done?
LB08 CXY was recorded at 111,785 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,042 miles a year.
Has LB08 CXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CXY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CXY 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 LB08 CXY find?
LB08 CXY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox; offside front oil leak, but not excessive.

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