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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 CYLMOT history

LB08 CYL is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2023
Mileage
137,946 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CYL
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 expired on 19 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB08 CYL was last recorded at 137,946 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 15,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,256 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
15,690 miles
Average per year
9,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,946 miles
  • 2022 – 122,256 miles
  • 2021 – 103,278 miles
  • 2020 – 91,211 miles
  • 2019 – 85,063 miles
  • 2018 – 80,527 miles
  • 2017 – 73,220 miles
  • 2016 – 62,833 miles
  • 2015 – 50,464 miles
  • 2014 – 39,471 miles
  • 2013 – 30,491 miles
  • 2012 – 22,620 miles
  • 2011 – 15,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,946 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Position lamp not working side lamp both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake discs starting to corrode on faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front steering track rod very slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,946 miles (+15,690)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,946 miles
    Test number
    128167676543
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working side lamp both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,256 miles (+18,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,256 miles
    Test number
    580509738168
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion

  3. Pass103,278 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,278 miles
    Test number
    922531919597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail103,270 miles (+12,059)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,270 miles
    Test number
    549548217164
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil low

  5. Pass91,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    704436667667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail91,211 miles (+6,148)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,211 miles
    Test number
    950243100134
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,063 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    284459953928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,527 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,527 miles
    Test number
    192022311074
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to corrode on faces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering track rod very slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot securing clip not fitted on boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track rod has very slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corroded on faces
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  9. Fail80,523 miles (+7,303)2 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    907084232793
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to corrode on faces
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering track rod very slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot securing clip not fitted on boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track rod has very slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corroded on faces
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
    • AdvisoryPositive battery terminal loose

  10. Pass73,220 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    545979811601
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres waring on inner sholders
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears,sligth corrtion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail73,204 miles (+10,371)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    684389408774
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres waring on inner sholders
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears,sligth corrtion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDead bird in front grill

  12. Pass62,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,833 miles
    Test number
    421660605747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail62,829 miles (+12,365)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,829 miles
    Test number
    678611563049
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass50,464 miles (+10,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,464 miles
    Test number
    256997645108
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass39,471 miles (+8,980)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,471 miles
    Test number
    225337244426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass30,491 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,491 miles
    Test number
    387164343188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,620 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,620 miles
    Test number
    809543942196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,883 miles
    Test number
    248173941470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CYL

Does LB08 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 CYL expired on 19 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CYL?
The MOT on LB08 CYL expired on 19 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 CYL done?
LB08 CYL was recorded at 137,946 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 9,705 miles a year.
Has LB08 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CYL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 CYL 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 CYL find?
LB08 CYL failed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front position lamp not working side lamp both, and 5 more.

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