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Kia Ceed

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LB08 XAFMOT history

LB08 XAF is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,216 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XAF
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
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XAF was last recorded at 74,216 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,614 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
3,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,216 miles
  • 2025 – 71,614 miles
  • 2024 – 70,274 miles
  • 2023 – 60,587 miles
  • 2022 – 51,620 miles
  • 2021 – 43,199 miles
  • 2020 – 39,375 miles
  • 2019 – 37,983 miles
  • 2018 – 36,186 miles
  • 2017 – 34,318 miles
  • 2016 – 31,299 miles
  • 2015 – 26,545 miles
  • 2014 – 24,529 miles
  • 2013 – 22,129 miles
  • 2012 – 19,149 miles
  • 2011 – 16,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,216 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,216 miles (+2,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    338257450250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,614 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    147775946815
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail71,612 miles (+1,338)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    492975143811
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie arm excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,274 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    474689997973
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail70,271 miles (+9,684)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,271 miles
    Test number
    402560418226
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass60,587 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    324143126860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,620 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    610572469947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high travel

  8. Fail51,620 miles (+8,421)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,620 miles
    Test number
    615297805391
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high travel

  9. Pass43,199 miles (+3,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    855300886418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    249783291625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,375 miles (+1,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    249892142131
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass37,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    158089257029
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack arms slight movement

  13. Fail37,983 miles (+1,797)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    700376981106
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack arms slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass36,186 miles (+1,868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    197078683812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front steering rack arms

  15. Pass34,318 miles (+3,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,318 miles
    Test number
    675136437561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,299 miles (+4,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,299 miles
    Test number
    569056037579
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in nearside and offside steering rack arms

  17. Pass26,545 miles (+2,016)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,545 miles
    Test number
    669055575107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass24,529 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    667149284162
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

  19. Fail24,529 miles (+2,400)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,529 miles
    Test number
    835249584192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront wipers smeary

  20. Pass22,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    986958873180
    • NotePassenger airbag switched off

  21. Fail22,129 miles (+2,980)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    268538873154
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NotePassenger airbag switched off

  22. Pass19,149 miles (+2,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,149 miles
    Test number
    635074282124
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail16,663 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,663 miles
    Test number
    699987581154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass16,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,663 miles
    Test number
    958017681171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XAF

Does LB08 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XAF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XAF?
The MOT on LB08 XAF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XAF done?
LB08 XAF was recorded at 74,216 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,819 miles a year.
Has LB08 XAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XAF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XAF 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 XAF find?
LB08 XAF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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