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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LB08 DHGMOT history

LB08 DHG is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,433 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DHG
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
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DHG was last recorded at 157,433 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,709 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,724 miles
Average per year
8,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,433 miles
  • 2025 – 154,709 miles
  • 2024 – 152,493 miles
  • 2023 – 149,737 miles
  • 2022 – 146,538 miles
  • 2021 – 144,887 miles
  • 2020 – 143,593 miles
  • 2019 – 141,163 miles
  • 2018 – 136,203 miles
  • 2017 – 126,672 miles
  • 2016 – 114,007 miles
  • 2015 – 103,880 miles
  • 2014 – 94,569 miles
  • 2013 – 72,954 miles
  • 2012 – 48,468 miles
  • 2011 – 29,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front and rear springs rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Plastic covers over floors and engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,433 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    584968145165
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail157,433 miles (+2,724)3 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,433 miles
    Test number
    106144108908
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass154,709 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    471592201809
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides parking brake holding clips damaged - cable secure
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective

  4. Fail154,709 miles (+2,216)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    992349050757
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides parking brake holding clips damaged - cable secure
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade defective

  5. Pass152,493 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,493 miles
    Test number
    911031602665
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Battery moving but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  6. Fail152,493 miles (+2,756)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,493 miles
    Test number
    429047799917
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Battery moving but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Pass149,737 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,737 miles
    Test number
    891918135634
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail149,737 miles (+3,199)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,737 miles
    Test number
    785350253181
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass146,538 miles (+1,651)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,538 miles
    Test number
    372184236332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,887 miles (+1,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,887 miles
    Test number
    822820601430
    • AdvisoryRear discs scored and pitted on inside edges
    • AdvisoryFloors rusting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs rusting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension arms rusting
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over floors and engine

  11. Pass143,593 miles (+2,430)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,593 miles
    Test number
    291466645887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs rusting
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusting
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over floors and engine
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms rusting
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes

  12. Pass141,163 miles (+4,960)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,163 miles
    Test number
    844228432375
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass136,203 miles (+9,531)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    136,203 miles
    Test number
    607371473189
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass126,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    865842704077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,672 miles (+12,665)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    669452518101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass114,007 miles (+10,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    732970813288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear discs slight pitted

  17. Pass103,880 miles (+9,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,880 miles
    Test number
    289595041467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets of (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass94,569 miles (+21,615)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,569 miles
    Test number
    605971344274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,954 miles (+24,486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    137812653253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,468 miles (+19,091)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,468 miles
    Test number
    837892952146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    158067031115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 DHG

Does LB08 DHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DHG is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DHG?
The MOT on LB08 DHG is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DHG done?
LB08 DHG was recorded at 157,433 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,382 miles a year.
Has LB08 DHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DHG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 DHG 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 DHG find?
LB08 DHG passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside registration plate lamp insecure, and 6 more.

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