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Kia Ceed

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 CYVMOT history

LB08 CYV is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
126,640 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CYV
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 expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CYV was last recorded at 126,640 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 6,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,725 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,915 miles
Average per year
8,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,640 miles
  • 2023 – 119,725 miles
  • 2022 – 116,684 miles
  • 2021 – 106,227 miles
  • 2020 – 100,663 miles
  • 2019 – 93,307 miles
  • 2018 – 83,318 miles
  • 2017 – 74,825 miles
  • 2016 – 64,018 miles
  • 2015 – 52,459 miles
  • 2014 – 39,814 miles
  • 2013 – 30,456 miles
  • 2012 – 21,747 miles
  • 2011 – 12,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,640 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,640 miles (+6,915)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,640 miles
    Test number
    446774494948
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass119,725 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    969152322670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,721 miles (+39)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,721 miles
    Test number
    734253033440
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail119,682 miles (+2,998)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,682 miles
    Test number
    557501045185
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,684 miles (+10,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    993565220209
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass106,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    172779260403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail106,227 miles (+5,564)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    132184568574
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,663 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    100,663 miles
    Test number
    652524525635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,638 miles (+7,331)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,638 miles
    Test number
    696692818078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,307 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,307 miles
    Test number
    689456912938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,300 miles (+9,982)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    808672702457
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass83,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    175805610320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,318 miles (+8,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    523910099576
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass74,825 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    772335130492
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail74,825 miles (+10,807)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    489329258794
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,018 miles (+11,559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,018 miles
    Test number
    407623470944
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight cut on nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

  17. Pass52,459 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,459 miles
    Test number
    287059845138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail52,459 miles (+12,645)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,459 miles
    Test number
    775048145151
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass39,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    869133854120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail39,814 miles (+9,358)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,814 miles
    Test number
    568198744147
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,456 miles (+8,709)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    608265733147
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass21,747 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,747 miles
    Test number
    828483222120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,568 miles
    Test number
    535326521156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,568 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,568 miles
    Test number
    648009111154
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LB08 CYV

Does LB08 CYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 CYV expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CYV?
The MOT on LB08 CYV expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 CYV done?
LB08 CYV was recorded at 126,640 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 8,628 miles a year.
Has LB08 CYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CYV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 CYV 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 CYV find?
LB08 CYV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 2 more.

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