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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LC08 OEUMOT history

LC08 OEU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

LC08 OEU silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Dec 2025
Mileage
116,785 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OEU was last recorded at 116,785 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,785 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,785 miles
  • 2023 – 114,236 miles
  • 2022 – 109,457 miles
  • 2021 – 104,328 miles
  • 2020 – 99,476 miles
  • 2019 – 94,421 miles
  • 2018 – 89,370 miles
  • 2017 – 81,425 miles
  • 2016 – 73,291 miles
  • 2015 – 64,038 miles
  • 2014 – 55,573 miles
  • 2013 – 48,083 miles
  • 2012 – 40,094 miles
  • 2011 – 27,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,785 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,785 miles
    Test number
    450365843109
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail116,785 miles (+2,549)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,785 miles
    Test number
    683169461473
    • MajorFuel tank insecure tank straps x2 (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass114,236 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    841549969562
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low under min

  4. Fail114,236 miles (+4,779)2 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,236 miles
    Test number
    907341728043
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low under min

  5. Pass109,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    231099555038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,457 miles (+5,129)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    299928382121
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass104,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    824319109481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,328 miles (+4,852)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,328 miles
    Test number
    171109004744
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  9. Pass99,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    125187088390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,476 miles (+5,055)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    516350799834
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,421 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,421 miles
    Test number
    691190361558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,370 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    702220111954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,425 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    615083774827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,410 miles (+8,119)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,410 miles
    Test number
    294911453293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    137451091423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,291 miles (+9,253)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    811202630519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    779688400018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,038 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    984043828343
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail64,038 miles (+8,465)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    120947454365
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail55,573 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    166718734375
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNs Door mirror motor not moving left/right, can be manually adjusted
    • NoteRear wiper small splits

  21. Pass55,573 miles (+7,490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    388518434372
    • NoteNs Door mirror motor not moving left/right, can be manually adjusted
    • NoteRear wiper small splits

  22. Pass48,083 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,083 miles
    Test number
    245949433322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,094 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    226866542377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,378 miles (+10,624)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,378 miles
    Test number
    167434092219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass27,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,754 miles
    Test number
    549282931342
    • NoteN/s/f inner and o/s/f inner driveshaft boots leaking

Questions about LC08 OEU

Does LC08 OEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 OEU expired on 14 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OEU?
The MOT on LC08 OEU expired on 14 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 OEU done?
LC08 OEU was recorded at 116,785 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has LC08 OEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OEU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC08 OEU 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 OEU find?
LC08 OEU passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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