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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LB08 DMEMOT history

LB08 DME is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,191 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 DME
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
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 DME was last recorded at 126,191 miles on 19 May 2026, 6,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,965 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,226 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,191 miles
  • 2025 – 119,965 miles
  • 2024 – 110,495 miles
  • 2023 – 100,723 miles
  • 2022 – 91,054 miles
  • 2021 – 88,902 miles
  • 2020 – 87,682 miles
  • 2019 – 85,088 miles
  • 2018 – 83,321 miles
  • 2017 – 81,835 miles
  • 2016 – 79,858 miles
  • 2015 – 76,793 miles
  • 2014 – 65,993 miles
  • 2013 – 52,311 miles
  • 2012 – 37,734 miles
  • 2011 – 15,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,191 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated component's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,191 miles (+6,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,191 miles
    Test number
    877242879125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,965 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,965 miles
    Test number
    594953179891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail119,963 miles (+9,468)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,963 miles
    Test number
    617981710187
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And associated component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,495 miles
    Test number
    737739606208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,495 miles (+9,772)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,495 miles
    Test number
    457413909369
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass100,723 miles (+9,669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    148371428307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,054 miles (+799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,054 miles
    Test number
    861955172882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,255 miles (+1,353)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,255 miles
    Test number
    859799712333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryKnock from steering suspect steering rack fault

  9. Pass88,902 miles (+1,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    300047355432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point low

  10. Pass87,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    747245351770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,682 miles (+2,594)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,682 miles
    Test number
    768295971851
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass85,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    614152506930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,088 miles (+1,767)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    891457579922
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass83,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    481762050221
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner CV gaiter weeping grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension wishbone font bush bonding starting to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly perished and splitting.

  15. Fail83,321 miles (+1,486)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    500031672486
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt in very poor condition, Badly perished and splitting.
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner CV gaiter weeping grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension wishbone font bush bonding starting to fail.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly perished and splitting.

  16. Pass81,835 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    143630347971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,858 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    413660359430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,793 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    987556425067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,993 miles (+13,682)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,993 miles
    Test number
    155049624408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,311 miles (+14,577)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,311 miles
    Test number
    388292123044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass37,734 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    108298222491
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing more on inside shoulders
    • NoteUndershield fitted

  22. Fail37,734 miles (+22,198)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,734 miles
    Test number
    206318622015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing more on inside shoulders
    • NoteUndershield fitted

  23. Pass15,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,536 miles
    Test number
    959742031042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 DME

Does LB08 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 DME is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 DME?
The MOT on LB08 DME is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 DME done?
LB08 DME was recorded at 126,191 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has LB08 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 DME has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 DME 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 DME find?
LB08 DME passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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