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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LB08 XAJMOT history

LB08 XAJ is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
120,819 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XAJ was last recorded at 120,819 miles on 29 May 2026, 7,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,525 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,294 miles
Average per year
6,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,819 miles
  • 2025 – 113,525 miles
  • 2024 – 110,983 miles
  • 2022 – 104,700 miles
  • 2021 – 100,434 miles
  • 2020 – 92,733 miles
  • 2019 – 80,429 miles
  • 2018 – 71,805 miles
  • 2017 – 67,112 miles
  • 2016 – 60,224 miles
  • 2015 – 53,584 miles
  • 2014 – 45,613 miles
  • 2013 – 35,611 miles
  • 2012 – 26,395 miles
  • 2011 – 17,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,819 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Stone chip in windscreen
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ,trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,819 miles (+7,294)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,819 miles
    Test number
    146946243054
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ,trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,525 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,525 miles
    Test number
    510511120813
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,521 miles (+2,538)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    202016983012
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,983 miles (+6,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,983 miles
    Test number
    223186556026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,700 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    810626615735
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail104,690 miles (+4,256)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    316869320907
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass100,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,434 miles
    Test number
    747394121545
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,434 miles (+7,701)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,434 miles
    Test number
    808768026021
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,733 miles (+12,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,733 miles
    Test number
    399814527992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,429 miles
    Test number
    239533237100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail80,429 miles (+2,677)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,429 miles
    Test number
    655302564336
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    773929906839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,748 miles (+5,943)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    915171085320
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass71,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    589620271213
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  15. Fail71,802 miles (+4,690)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    984558807569
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  16. Pass67,112 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    162084849666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,082 miles (+6,858)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    386718530355
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass60,224 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,224 miles
    Test number
    824991225705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre

  19. Fail60,223 miles (+6,639)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    332299561356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre

  20. Pass53,584 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,584 miles
    Test number
    525418515176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,613 miles (+10,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    457154084130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,611 miles
    Test number
    845680393136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,611 miles (+9,216)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,611 miles
    Test number
    286610193446
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass26,395 miles (+9,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    989871192165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,091 miles
    Test number
    388632191182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XAJ

Does LB08 XAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XAJ is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XAJ?
The MOT on LB08 XAJ is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XAJ done?
LB08 XAJ was recorded at 120,819 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
Has LB08 XAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XAJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XAJ 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 XAJ find?
LB08 XAJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front stone chip in windscreen, and 5 more.

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