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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LD08 JDJMOT history

LD08 JDJ is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LD08 JDJ bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
109,561 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 JDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 JDJ was last recorded at 109,561 miles on 29 May 2026, 8,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,818 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,743 miles
Average per year
5,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,561 miles
  • 2025 – 100,818 miles
  • 2024 – 95,067 miles
  • 2023 – 85,238 miles
  • 2022 – 79,913 miles
  • 2021 – 74,934 miles
  • 2020 – 71,337 miles
  • 2019 – 65,647 miles
  • 2018 – 57,821 miles
  • 2017 – 53,102 miles
  • 2016 – 49,171 miles
  • 2015 – 45,356 miles
  • 2014 – 41,166 miles
  • 2013 – 36,859 miles
  • 2012 – 31,103 miles
  • 2011 – 24,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail109,561 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tred/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot seeping grease over components (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded/mounts/suspension steering and brake components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear vehicle has extensive corrosion to brake/suspension/fuel cell straps/ subframe and mounts
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail109,561 miles (+8,743)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,561 miles
    Test number
    130120945265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tred/inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot seeping grease over components (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded/mounts/suspension steering and brake components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle has extensive corrosion to brake/suspension/fuel cell straps/ subframe and mounts
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,818 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    930127965222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,816 miles (+5,749)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,816 miles
    Test number
    661321579008
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass95,067 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,067 miles
    Test number
    645673664744
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail94,984 miles (+9,746)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,984 miles
    Test number
    305318328120
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass85,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    663490375067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,238 miles (+5,325)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    455929359872
    • 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 middle section (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to rear joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Offside and nearside is blocked (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass79,913 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    740227626190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,908 miles (+4,974)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,908 miles
    Test number
    832609174347
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass74,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    431941088217
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes in both front lower arms very heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak of grease from inner clip of nearside front inner CV boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs heavily corroded and flaking at bottom mounting area (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail74,934 miles (+71)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    961357709227
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine oil below minimum level (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect looks like bulb may be in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% imbalanced, nearside higher (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in side of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes in both front lower arms very heavily deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake fluctuating on nearside
    • AdvisoryLeak of grease from inner clip of nearside front inner CV boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated and pink from binding brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs heavily corroded and flaking at bottom mounting area (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail74,863 miles (+3,526)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    198545404204
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass71,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    498798176911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,337 miles (+5,690)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    634429084068
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  15. Pass65,647 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    291233932035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Fail65,647 miles (+7,826)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    752420816025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. Pass57,821 miles (+4,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,821 miles
    Test number
    904833156573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded o/side front brake slight binding (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side front brake slight binding
  18. Pass53,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    978491196125
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Fail53,101 miles (+3,930)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,101 miles
    Test number
    482455560834
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  20. Pass49,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    585803401718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,171 miles (+3,815)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    885389880896
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
  22. Pass45,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    267449245193
    • NoteFront exhaust insecure and leaking
  23. Fail45,356 miles (+4,190)6 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    899999145144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust insecure and leaking
  24. Pass41,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    238707934139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,166 miles (+4,307)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,166 miles
    Test number
    269467634481
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  26. Pass36,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    749891033103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  27. Fail36,859 miles (+5,756)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    368851833191
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  28. Pass31,103 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    927852462094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass24,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,182 miles
    Test number
    358073761048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 JDJ

Does LD08 JDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 JDJ expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 JDJ?
The MOT on LD08 JDJ expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 JDJ done?
LD08 JDJ was recorded at 109,561 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
Has LD08 JDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 JDJ has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 JDJ 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 JDJ find?
LD08 JDJ failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tred/inner edge; offside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 14 more.

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