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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 CYCMOT history

LB08 CYC is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,631 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CYC was last recorded at 81,631 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 11,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,860 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,771 miles
Average per year
4,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,631 miles
  • 2025 – 69,860 miles
  • 2024 – 68,286 miles
  • 2023 – 64,242 miles
  • 2022 – 61,650 miles
  • 2021 – 58,869 miles
  • 2020 – 55,624 miles
  • 2019 – 49,702 miles
  • 2018 – 45,355 miles
  • 2017 – 37,042 miles
  • 2016 – 35,576 miles
  • 2015 – 31,288 miles
  • 2014 – 26,053 miles
  • 2013 – 21,033 miles
  • 2012 – 17,964 miles
  • 2011 – 13,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,631 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,631 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    595535145127
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  2. Fail81,631 miles (+11,771)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    917266601383
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  3. Pass69,860 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    806942585816
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  4. Fail69,859 miles (+1,573)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    775837563214
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed

  5. Pass68,286 miles (+4,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    426499547565
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,242 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    532315545755
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail64,242 miles (+2,592)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    786580046194
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,650 miles (+2,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    981565466154
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass58,869 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    820177815445
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail58,869 miles (+3,245)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    945218376926
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass55,624 miles (+5,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    591660485350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass49,702 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    527624982786
    • 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))

  13. Pass45,355 miles (+8,313)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,355 miles
    Test number
    544256944012
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass37,042 miles (+1,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    840281533053
    • 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)

  15. Pass35,576 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,576 miles
    Test number
    487600632503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,288 miles (+5,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    575462745157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)

  17. Pass26,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,053 miles
    Test number
    419370624114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail26,050 miles (+5,017)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,050 miles
    Test number
    797090024110
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass21,033 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    326530143193
    • NoteBoth front wishbone front bushes slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread starting to crack

  20. Fail21,033 miles (+3,069)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    997040143153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone front bushes slightly perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread starting to crack

  21. Pass17,964 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    507386642151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,854 miles
    Test number
    738577641172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CYC

Does LB08 CYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CYC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CYC?
The MOT on LB08 CYC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CYC done?
LB08 CYC was recorded at 81,631 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,572 miles a year.
Has LB08 CYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CYC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 CYC 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 CYC find?
LB08 CYC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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