
Kia Ceed
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass70,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,555 miles
- Test number
- 473119985900
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade torn
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
Pass53,375 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 53,375 miles
- Test number
- 247237182767
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge
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
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))
Pass42,956 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 42,956 miles
- Test number
- 461280871340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,290 miles (+4,773)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 37,290 miles
- Test number
- 409391749796
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass27,398 miles (+4,224)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 27,398 miles
- Test number
- 956268065133
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
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
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
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)
Pass14,265 miles (+4,376)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 14,265 miles
- Test number
- 786287262147
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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