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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LB08 DFXMOT history

LB08 DFX is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,736 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DFX was last recorded at 69,736 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,704 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,032 miles
Average per year
3,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,736 miles
  • 2025 – 66,704 miles
  • 2024 – 64,964 miles
  • 2023 – 62,595 miles
  • 2022 – 60,507 miles
  • 2021 – 58,154 miles
  • 2020 – 56,271 miles
  • 2019 – 53,810 miles
  • 2018 – 49,810 miles
  • 2017 – 45,691 miles
  • 2016 – 41,819 miles
  • 2015 – 36,920 miles
  • 2014 – 31,544 miles
  • 2013 – 25,847 miles
  • 2012 – 21,998 miles
  • 2011 – 18,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,736 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  • AdvisoryVehicle under side corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF on inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Has under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,736 miles (+3,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,736 miles
    Test number
    624363188078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle under side corroded

  2. Pass66,704 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    257157532474
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail66,704 miles (+1,740)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    971319349813
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHas under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass64,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    151137887227
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted

  5. Fail64,964 miles (+2,369)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    475735269992
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both Fronts (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted

  6. Pass62,595 miles (+2,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    918518933261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,507 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    60,507 miles
    Test number
    186766665012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,453 miles (+2,299)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,453 miles
    Test number
    484608718055
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,154 miles (+1,883)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,154 miles
    Test number
    509342822010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,271 miles (+2,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    961311613041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,810 miles (+4,000)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    954289489237
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass49,810 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    571239092426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,808 miles (+4,117)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,808 miles
    Test number
    975941828009
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering arms required (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,691 miles (+3,872)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    942440617003
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryLower steering coupling / steering knuckle joint slight play / very noisy
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slight imbalance
    • AdvisorySlight grease leak from nearside inner cv joint gaiter

  15. Pass41,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,819 miles
    Test number
    477819362203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,819 miles (+4,899)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,819 miles
    Test number
    703629141472
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass36,920 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,920 miles
    Test number
    117808545139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass31,544 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    147539844108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside washer jet spray pattern defective still supplies sufficient water to screen
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  19. Fail31,544 miles (+5,697)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    279449644153
    • FailureOffside engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside washer jet spray pattern defective still supplies sufficient water to screen
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Fail25,847 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    366560053187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,847 miles (+3,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,847 miles
    Test number
    456520853172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass21,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,998 miles
    Test number
    525523552138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,998 miles (+3,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,998 miles
    Test number
    995633652192
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass18,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,499 miles
    Test number
    209544351496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 DFX

Does LB08 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DFX is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DFX?
The MOT on LB08 DFX is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DFX done?
LB08 DFX was recorded at 69,736 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,398 miles a year.
Has LB08 DFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DFX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DFX 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 DFX find?
LB08 DFX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; under trays fitted, and 1 more.

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