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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LB08 XCWMOT history

LB08 XCW is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
118,939 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XCW
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
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XCW was last recorded at 118,939 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 10,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,572 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,367 miles
Average per year
7,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,939 miles
  • 2024 – 108,572 miles
  • 2023 – 98,505 miles
  • 2022 – 85,996 miles
  • 2021 – 70,555 miles
  • 2020 – 53,375 miles
  • 2019 – 48,771 miles
  • 2018 – 42,956 miles
  • 2017 – 37,290 miles
  • 2016 – 32,517 miles
  • 2015 – 27,398 miles
  • 2014 – 23,174 miles
  • 2013 – 18,874 miles
  • 2012 – 14,265 miles
  • 2011 – 9,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorating
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes wear & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside of vehicle & components
  • AdvisorySlight contamination to both offside brakes, but not affecting performance

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,939 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    398450514940
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes wear & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside of vehicle & components
    • AdvisorySlight contamination to both offside brakes, but not affecting performance
  2. Fail118,939 miles (+10,367)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,939 miles
    Test number
    939542447946
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes wear & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion to underside of vehicle & components
    • AdvisorySlight contamination to both offside brakes, but not affecting performance
  3. Pass108,572 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,572 miles
    Test number
    798927597621
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail108,571 miles (+10,066)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    337328155948
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake efficiency close to limits
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT & BRAKE STARTING TO BIND. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,505 miles (+1,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,505 miles
    Test number
    584134145726
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes, Ball joint covers & inner CV boots deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside front & Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail97,399 miles (+11,403)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    595939022181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords starting to expose on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front joint leak. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column attachment defective joint from column to rack loose!! (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip in A zone above 10mm & central to view. (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3 x Nails / Screws in tread!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes deteriorated & slight de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass85,996 miles (+15,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,996 miles
    Test number
    503588885826
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass70,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    473119985900
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
  9. Fail70,555 miles (+17,180)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,555 miles
    Test number
    448448210751
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
  10. Pass53,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    247237182767
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
  11. Fail53,375 miles (+4,604)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    465820822182
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
  12. Pass48,771 miles (+5,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,771 miles
    Test number
    775489486927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  13. Pass42,956 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    461280871340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,290 miles (+4,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,290 miles
    Test number
    409391749796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,517 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    122274868408
    • AdvisorySteering system on lock to lock has a slight notch.
  16. Pass27,398 miles (+4,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,398 miles
    Test number
    956268065133
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  17. Pass23,174 miles (+4,300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,174 miles
    Test number
    338805674161
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
  18. Pass18,874 miles (+4,609)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,874 miles
    Test number
    485288263176
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront + rear tyres perishing
  19. Fail14,265 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    558367962191
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass14,265 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    786287262147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,889 miles
    Test number
    199568561147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XCW

Does LB08 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XCW expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XCW?
The MOT on LB08 XCW expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XCW done?
LB08 XCW was recorded at 118,939 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 7,669 miles a year.
Has LB08 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XCW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XCW 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 XCW find?
LB08 XCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: all suspension bushes deteriorating; brake pedal feels slightly spongy; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes wear & slight play, and 4 more.

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