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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

LD08 DFYMOT history

LD08 DFY is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

LD08 DFY grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
89,028 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DFY was last recorded at 89,028 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,801 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,028 miles
  • 2022 – 88,801 miles
  • 2021 – 88,032 miles
  • 2020 – 87,300 miles
  • 2019 – 85,842 miles
  • 2018 – 83,281 miles
  • 2017 – 80,622 miles
  • 2016 – 77,007 miles
  • 2015 – 72,363 miles
  • 2014 – 67,826 miles
  • 2013 – 60,067 miles
  • 2012 – 52,176 miles
  • 2011 – 40,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,028 miles (+227)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    877678339532
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,801 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    568309795378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,032 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,032 miles
    Test number
    521563936356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,300 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,300 miles
    Test number
    406637158446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,296 miles (+1,454)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    847999367664
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,842 miles (+2,561)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    333294484105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads look to be wearing thin.

  7. Pass83,281 miles (+2,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    723207803976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass80,622 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    532464472027
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r radius arm bush bonding is starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting.

  9. Fail80,622 miles (+3,615)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    527218781959
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r radius arm bush bonding is starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjusting.

  10. Pass77,007 miles (+4,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    459784598692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass72,363 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    736367885050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,826 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    216315184036
    • Note***retest***
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail67,826 miles (+7,759)3 dangerous1 failure1 repaired8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    297669574049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to check rear pads remove wheels to confirm condition

  14. Pass60,067 miles (+7,891)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    168022573055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery insecure.
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked but is still readable.

  15. Pass52,176 miles (+11,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    209450782072
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH...HAND BRAKE EFFORT LOWER ON N/S,and DISCs HAVE RUST RIDGE VISIBLE....

  16. Pass40,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,681 miles
    Test number
    145427971466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DFY

Does LD08 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 DFY expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DFY?
The MOT on LD08 DFY expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 DFY done?
LD08 DFY was recorded at 89,028 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has LD08 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DFY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LD08 DFY 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 LD08 DFY find?
LD08 DFY passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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