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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 UWJMOT history

LB08 UWJ is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
94,740 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UWJ was last recorded at 94,740 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,721 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,019 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,740 miles
  • 2025 – 90,721 miles
  • 2024 – 85,412 miles
  • 2023 – 81,902 miles
  • 2022 – 77,128 miles
  • 2021 – 72,378 miles
  • 2020 – 68,272 miles
  • 2019 – 62,483 miles
  • 2018 – 56,424 miles
  • 2017 – 53,632 miles
  • 2016 – 49,101 miles
  • 2015 – 44,828 miles
  • 2014 – 41,720 miles
  • 2012 – 35,743 miles
  • 2011 – 31,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,740 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED CONSUMATE FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (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.

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,740 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    918492869451
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED CONSUMATE FOR THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,721 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    249192552667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail90,714 miles (+5,302)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    454072474683
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass85,412 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    406528212491
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail85,412 miles (+3,510)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    513937721990
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65 r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    432458212867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,902 miles (+4,774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    918818350470
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,128 miles (+4,750)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    847559656616
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,378 miles (+4,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    639790917320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/65 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,272 miles
    Test number
    786321106127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail68,271 miles (+5,788)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    484054317181
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass62,483 miles (+6,059)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    477804449355
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    782498567837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,424 miles (+2,792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    420472937202
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass53,632 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    801438283405
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail53,630 miles (+4,529)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,630 miles
    Test number
    618505059425
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass49,101 miles (+4,273)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,101 miles
    Test number
    563597853964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass44,828 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,828 miles
    Test number
    465434295147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    966273394191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail41,710 miles (+5,967)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,710 miles
    Test number
    188903394120
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail35,743 miles3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    419756752352
    • Repaired at testFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight deterioration
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor slight wetness (but preventing the ingress of dirt)

  22. Pass35,743 miles (+4,567)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    875626152327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight deterioration
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor slight wetness (but preventing the ingress of dirt)

  23. Fail31,176 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    868744311235
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,176 miles
    Test number
    907884511210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 UWJ

Does LB08 UWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UWJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UWJ?
The MOT on LB08 UWJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UWJ done?
LB08 UWJ was recorded at 94,740 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has LB08 UWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UWJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 UWJ 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 UWJ find?
LB08 UWJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear all suspension components corroded consumate for the age of the vehicle; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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