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Kia Ceed

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LC08 NEFMOT history

LC08 NEF is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LC08 NEF blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,980 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 NEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 NEF was last recorded at 138,980 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 8,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,943 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,037 miles
Average per year
8,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,980 miles
  • 2025 – 130,943 miles
  • 2024 – 122,310 miles
  • 2023 – 112,618 miles
  • 2022 – 104,967 miles
  • 2021 – 94,997 miles
  • 2020 – 90,663 miles
  • 2019 – 82,247 miles
  • 2018 – 70,288 miles
  • 2017 – 58,608 miles
  • 2016 – 50,356 miles
  • 2015 – 45,072 miles
  • 2014 – 38,836 miles
  • 2013 – 31,587 miles
  • 2012 – 24,990 miles
  • 2011 – 18,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,980 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,980 miles
    Test number
    201287820365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,980 miles (+8,037)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,980 miles
    Test number
    598548736605
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,943 miles (+8,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,943 miles
    Test number
    624471413961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,310 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    203264587812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,618 miles
    Test number
    172453749961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail112,618 miles (+7,651)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,618 miles
    Test number
    575624489998
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass104,967 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,967 miles
    Test number
    806887343135
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Fail104,964 miles (+9,967)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,964 miles
    Test number
    810168926195
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Pass94,997 miles (+4,334)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    982520907460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    991191571683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail90,660 miles (+8,413)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,660 miles
    Test number
    101664459927
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass82,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    690677521144
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail82,247 miles (+11,959)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    558092735033
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Gasket (Front To Rear) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV Boot Slight Leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass70,288 miles (+11,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,288 miles
    Test number
    725560731828
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror cracked (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass58,608 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,608 miles
    Test number
    566945407037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail58,608 miles (+8,252)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,608 miles
    Test number
    603270354389
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,356 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    553359670380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,072 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,072 miles
    Test number
    207515405117
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail45,072 miles (+6,236)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,072 miles
    Test number
    258575705170
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass38,836 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    578500724147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,587 miles (+6,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,587 miles
    Test number
    137241123174
    • NoteN/s/rear lower reflector cracked

  22. Pass24,990 miles (+6,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,990 miles
    Test number
    705783622178
    • NoteNearside rear lower reflector cracked

  23. Pass18,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,186 miles
    Test number
    805415421141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 NEF

Does LC08 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 NEF is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 NEF?
The MOT on LC08 NEF is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 NEF done?
LC08 NEF was recorded at 138,980 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,112 miles a year.
Has LC08 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 NEF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 NEF 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 LC08 NEF find?
LC08 NEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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