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Kia Ceed

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 ETJMOT history

LB08 ETJ is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,792 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ETJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ETJ was last recorded at 93,792 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 4,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,487 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,305 miles
Average per year
5,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,792 miles
  • 2025 – 89,487 miles
  • 2024 – 85,796 miles
  • 2023 – 82,018 miles
  • 2022 – 78,882 miles
  • 2021 – 75,437 miles
  • 2020 – 72,339 miles
  • 2019 – 66,295 miles
  • 2018 – 59,835 miles
  • 2017 – 55,134 miles
  • 2016 – 46,951 miles
  • 2015 – 41,709 miles
  • 2014 – 34,950 miles
  • 2013 – 28,619 miles
  • 2012 – 23,200 miles
  • 2011 – 17,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,792 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront WASHER JETS POOR
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY IN DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,792 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    255473114499
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront WASHER JETS POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY IN DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail93,792 miles (+4,305)1 dangerous2 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,792 miles
    Test number
    912068596873
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront WASHER JETS POOR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play PLAY IN DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,487 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    637444092911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,796 miles (+3,778)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    85,796 miles
    Test number
    149756470865
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass82,018 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    151936241536
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,018 miles (+3,136)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    284525577607
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,882 miles (+3,445)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    779564446598
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link boot split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner cv boot leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrakes sticking
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak from front pipi

  8. Pass75,437 miles (+123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    265503439623
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail75,314 miles (+2,975)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    263999005553
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass72,339 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    255260149613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE

  11. Fail72,331 miles (+6,036)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    833779570023
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM FRONT FLEXI PIPE

  12. Pass66,295 miles (+6,460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    189857826699
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass59,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    351579906021
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  14. Fail59,835 miles (+4,701)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    367719035775
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  15. Pass55,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    724904456957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,134 miles (+8,183)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    123279788830
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass46,951 miles (+5,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    669559805456
    • 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)

  18. Pass41,709 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,709 miles
    Test number
    549807585168
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,950 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,950 miles
    Test number
    137442784141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,619 miles (+5,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,619 miles
    Test number
    426826183154
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,200 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    969242692135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,624 miles
    Test number
    105296681187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 ETJ

Does LB08 ETJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ETJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ETJ?
The MOT on LB08 ETJ 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 ETJ done?
LB08 ETJ was recorded at 93,792 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,107 miles a year.
Has LB08 ETJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ETJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 ETJ 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 ETJ find?
LB08 ETJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear stop light not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and back box, and 11 more.

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