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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 EPUMOT history

LB08 EPU is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
144,619 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 EPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 EPU was last recorded at 144,619 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 15,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,004 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
15,615 miles
Average per year
9,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,619 miles
  • 2023 – 129,004 miles
  • 2022 – 110,424 miles
  • 2021 – 95,461 miles
  • 2020 – 84,443 miles
  • 2019 – 75,377 miles
  • 2018 – 68,794 miles
  • 2017 – 65,568 miles
  • 2016 – 60,008 miles
  • 2015 – 52,896 miles
  • 2014 – 44,242 miles
  • 2013 – 36,770 miles
  • 2012 – 28,217 miles
  • 2011 – 19,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,619 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,619 miles (+15,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    176039757612
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,004 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    270109750436
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damaged

  3. Fail129,004 miles (+18,580)1 dangerous11 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    275467482810
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached bottom ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached bottom ball joint split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damaged

  4. Pass110,424 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,424 miles
    Test number
    628072931064
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,421 miles (+14,960)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,421 miles
    Test number
    853939412659
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,461 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,461 miles
    Test number
    398856124363
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail95,456 miles (+11,013)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    838657436279
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexie (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,443 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,443 miles
    Test number
    523629962817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail84,442 miles (+9,065)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    688858018804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass75,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    663142670470
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail75,377 miles (+6,583)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    745369281573
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass68,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    778554863249
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded at rear

  13. Fail68,791 miles (+3,223)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    621762241313
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass65,568 miles (+225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,568 miles
    Test number
    734969503457
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail65,343 miles (+5,335)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,343 miles
    Test number
    456366084899
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) column to rack (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,008 miles (+7,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    332281804908
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres very near legal limit on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass52,896 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    205284175428
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth o/s and n/s inner cv boots leaking grease past clips
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Fail52,896 miles (+8,654)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    966134175181
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth o/s and n/s inner cv boots leaking grease past clips
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass44,242 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    836278274184
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth inner cv boots slight grease leaks past outer clips
    • NoteLight knock noted at steering, suspect rack inner joints

  20. Fail44,242 miles (+7,472)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,242 miles
    Test number
    327028974145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth inner cv boots slight grease leaks past outer clips
    • NoteLight knock noted at steering, suspect rack inner joints

  21. Pass36,770 miles (+8,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    686337073184
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass28,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    758436682155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,217 miles (+8,667)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    729956882123
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SHOULDERS
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

  24. Pass19,550 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,550 miles
    Test number
    309204661193
    • NoteBrake pads sticking in carrier at n/s/f
    • NoteSlight cracking betwwen treadblocks on n/s/f tyre

Questions about LB08 EPU

Does LB08 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 EPU expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 EPU?
The MOT on LB08 EPU expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 EPU done?
LB08 EPU was recorded at 144,619 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 9,371 miles a year.
Has LB08 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 EPU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 EPU 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 EPU find?
LB08 EPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills subframe; wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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