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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LB08 DCOMOT history

LB08 DCO is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
172,653 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DCO was last recorded at 172,653 miles on 8 May 2024, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,065 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
10,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,653 miles
  • 2023 – 172,065 miles
  • 2022 – 164,161 miles
  • 2021 – 157,983 miles
  • 2020 – 155,025 miles
  • 2019 – 144,941 miles
  • 2018 – 126,973 miles
  • 2017 – 119,063 miles
  • 2016 – 105,415 miles
  • 2015 – 88,443 miles
  • 2014 – 75,613 miles
  • 2012 – 51,258 miles
  • 2011 – 35,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,653 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,653 miles (+588)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,653 miles
    Test number
    180234323002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,065 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,065 miles
    Test number
    884265622131
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail172,063 miles (+7,902)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,063 miles
    Test number
    611707176000
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass164,161 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,161 miles
    Test number
    348242275210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail164,158 miles (+6,175)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,158 miles
    Test number
    371984282817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass157,983 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,983 miles
    Test number
    366953136345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,981 miles (+2,956)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,981 miles
    Test number
    145070807125
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass155,025 miles (+10,084)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,025 miles
    Test number
    683652793467
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,941 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,941 miles
    Test number
    129080340773
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front........ (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside front brake.......

  10. Fail144,932 miles (+17,959)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    526604815865
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front........ (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on nearside front brake.......

  11. Pass126,973 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    631602516059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is worn close to the limit,,,,,,

  12. Pass119,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,063 miles
    Test number
    213750898009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,063 miles (+13,648)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,063 miles
    Test number
    525338106098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass105,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,415 miles
    Test number
    657351357370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,415 miles (+16,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,415 miles
    Test number
    281470644327
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass88,443 miles (+12,830)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    386781445084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,613 miles (+24,355)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,613 miles
    Test number
    739318754081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing quicker on inside edge
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  18. Pass51,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    216954722112
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail51,258 miles (+15,903)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    315544822156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass35,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,355 miles
    Test number
    928764821153
    • 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)

  21. Fail35,355 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,355 miles
    Test number
    228284321105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LB08 DCO

Does LB08 DCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 DCO expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DCO?
The MOT on LB08 DCO expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 DCO done?
LB08 DCO was recorded at 172,653 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 10,551 miles a year.
Has LB08 DCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DCO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 DCO 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 DCO find?
LB08 DCO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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