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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LB08 WHUMOT history

LB08 WHU is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,355 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WHU was last recorded at 93,355 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,222 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,133 miles
Average per year
5,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,355 miles
  • 2024 – 92,222 miles
  • 2023 – 90,470 miles
  • 2022 – 88,474 miles
  • 2021 – 85,583 miles
  • 2020 – 82,894 miles
  • 2019 – 79,167 miles
  • 2018 – 76,153 miles
  • 2017 – 73,711 miles
  • 2016 – 65,830 miles
  • 2015 – 57,370 miles
  • 2014 – 50,739 miles
  • 2013 – 41,484 miles
  • 2012 – 29,327 miles
  • 2011 – 20,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,355 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support badly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear seat base missing on day of the test

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,355 miles (+1,133)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    258209996181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seat base missing on day of the test

  2. Pass92,222 miles (+1,752)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,222 miles
    Test number
    423839025802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    523460610300
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats incomplete

  4. Fail90,470 miles (+1,996)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    813226336383
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats incomplete

  5. Pass88,474 miles (+2,891)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    918480679617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,583 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,583 miles
    Test number
    317541477342
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,894 miles (+3,727)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    476412788100
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,167 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    834323763168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,153 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    320165697858
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail76,153 miles (+2,442)1 major2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    653334215686
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass73,711 miles (+7,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    172617419352
    • AdvisorySlight play in the nsr drop link
    • AdvisoryWishbone front bushes are cracking

  12. Pass65,830 miles (+8,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    142352389913
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,370 miles (+6,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    965900365100
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteSlight play in rear anti-roll bar drop links

  14. Pass50,739 miles (+9,255)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    817268264196
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteOffside front bottom arm bush perished
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  15. Pass41,484 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,484 miles
    Test number
    935950013263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,117 miles (+11,790)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,117 miles
    Test number
    678467583158
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass29,327 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,327 miles
    Test number
    319337282194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,357 miles
    Test number
    456882481114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 WHU

Does LB08 WHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 WHU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WHU?
The MOT on LB08 WHU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 WHU done?
LB08 WHU was recorded at 93,355 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 5,073 miles a year.
Has LB08 WHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WHU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 WHU 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 WHU find?
LB08 WHU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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