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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass171,062 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass112,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    313759863742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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)
  12. Pass88,549 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,549 miles
    Test number
    608793790889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass68,622 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,622 miles
    Test number
    376362645118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass49,682 miles (+9,853)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    478130153176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,829 miles (+10,872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    857293552185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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