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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 EPXMOT history

LB08 EPX is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,044 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 EPX
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 valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 EPX was last recorded at 104,044 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 3,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,936 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,108 miles
Average per year
5,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,044 miles
  • 2025 – 100,936 miles
  • 2024 – 95,759 miles
  • 2023 – 89,720 miles
  • 2022 – 85,321 miles
  • 2020 – 83,291 miles
  • 2019 – 81,594 miles
  • 2018 – 77,595 miles
  • 2017 – 72,686 miles
  • 2016 – 67,338 miles
  • 2015 – 62,054 miles
  • 2014 – 47,504 miles
  • 2013 – 39,371 miles
  • 2012 – 26,324 miles
  • 2011 – 17,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,044 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front fog lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    596595732656
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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. Fail104,044 miles (+3,108)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,044 miles
    Test number
    124623363062
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass100,936 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    980920358172
    • 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))

  4. Fail100,935 miles (+5,176)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    295463565146
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass95,759 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,759 miles
    Test number
    795660357435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,759 miles (+6,039)8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,759 miles
    Test number
    419020644134
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint separates from arm three bolts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner driveshaft c.v boot damaged but still prevents ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    904769600164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail89,718 miles (+4,397)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,718 miles
    Test number
    662761871950
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,321 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    506424531914
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,291 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    776157042595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail83,290 miles (+1,696)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,290 miles
    Test number
    875129201126
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,594 miles (+3,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    937746305556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass77,595 miles (+4,909)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    764722419866
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has a little reserve of travel

  14. Pass72,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    821033007446
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail72,686 miles (+5,348)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    573959310460
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn inside edge

  16. Pass67,338 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    386058350826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail67,337 miles (+5,283)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    872180694094
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,054 miles (+14,550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    227339685450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass47,504 miles (+8,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    948835184189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass39,371 miles (+13,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,371 miles
    Test number
    197546683113
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking & close to limits

  21. Pass26,324 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,324 miles
    Test number
    976619082178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,395 miles
    Test number
    309088581154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 EPX

Does LB08 EPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 EPX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 EPX?
The MOT on LB08 EPX is valid until 16 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 EPX done?
LB08 EPX was recorded at 104,044 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
Has LB08 EPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 EPX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 EPX 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 EPX find?
LB08 EPX passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; 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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