
Kia Ceed
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc
LB08 DFNMOT history
LB08 DFN is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 2 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 171,062 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,738 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 DFN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 DFN was last recorded at 171,062 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 21,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 149,143 miles · 19 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 21,919 miles
- Average per year
- 11,738 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,062 miles
- 2022 – 149,143 miles
- 2021 – 130,327 miles
- 2020 – 123,824 miles
- 2019 – 112,080 miles
- 2018 – 100,037 miles
- 2017 – 88,549 miles
- 2016 – 81,398 miles
- 2015 – 68,622 miles
- 2014 – 59,386 miles
- 2013 – 49,682 miles
- 2012 – 39,829 miles
- 2011 – 28,957 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Bonnet stay secure clip broken causing it to rattle on engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,062 miles (+21,919)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 171,062 miles
- Test number
- 405843214782
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass149,143 miles (+18,816)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 149,143 miles
- Test number
- 815506137031
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,327 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 130,327 miles
- Test number
- 538258015700
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,327 miles (+78)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,327 miles
- Test number
- 169871575573
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached ball joynt pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,249 miles (+6,425)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,249 miles
- Test number
- 575856053518
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Knocking and free play felt at wheel. No play found recommend further inspection suspect (in rack ) (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass123,824 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 123,824 miles
- Test number
- 638682316687
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet stay secure clip broken causing it to rattle on engine
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail123,824 miles (+11,744)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,824 miles
- Test number
- 156760729265
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet stay secure clip broken causing it to rattle on engine
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 313759863742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,080 miles (+12,043)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 629773265412
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,037 miles (+169)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 100,037 miles
- Test number
- 720429632458
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre very badly worn on inner edge almost showing cords
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre very badly worn on inner edge almost showing cords
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre low on tread
- AdvisorySlight play in both front inner steering arms
Fail99,868 miles (+11,319)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,868 miles
- Test number
- 782142785749
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass88,549 miles (+7,151)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 88,549 miles
- Test number
- 608793790889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,398 miles (+12,776)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 793269286367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,622 miles (+9,236)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,622 miles
- Test number
- 376362645118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,386 miles (+9,704)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,386 miles
- Test number
- 877848444172
- 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)
Pass49,682 miles (+9,853)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,682 miles
- Test number
- 478130153176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,829 miles (+10,872)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,829 miles
- Test number
- 857293552185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 28,957 miles
- Test number
- 145962951103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 DFN
- Does LB08 DFN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 DFN expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 DFN?
- The MOT on LB08 DFN expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 DFN done?
- LB08 DFN was recorded at 171,062 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 11,738 miles a year.
- Has LB08 DFN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 DFN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB08 DFN 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 DFN find?
- LB08 DFN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 4 more.
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