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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LD08 MLKMOT history

LD08 MLK is a bronze petrol Kia Ceed first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

LD08 MLK bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2023
Mileage
114,718 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 MLK
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 19 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 MLK was last recorded at 114,718 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 2,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,413 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,305 miles
Average per year
6,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,718 miles
  • 2021 – 112,413 miles
  • 2020 – 110,187 miles
  • 2019 – 102,056 miles
  • 2018 – 95,872 miles
  • 2017 – 89,644 miles
  • 2016 – 81,245 miles
  • 2015 – 73,102 miles
  • 2014 – 63,990 miles
  • 2013 – 53,969 miles
  • 2012 – 41,831 miles
  • 2011 – 36,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,718 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/r tyre age cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,718 miles (+2,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,718 miles
    Test number
    395454548216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,413 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    467905079393
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,413 miles (+2,226)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    124309099751
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,187 miles
    Test number
    144431246845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail110,187 miles (+8,131)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,187 miles
    Test number
    552151876332
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    428686911681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,056 miles (+6,184)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    791008563254
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,872 miles
    Test number
    636044380413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,872 miles (+6,228)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,872 miles
    Test number
    433970065441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass89,644 miles (+8,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    323652331680
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter worn
    • AdvisoryNoise from lower steering column/steering rack no fault found

  11. Pass81,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    506921331491
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre age cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail81,245 miles (+8,143)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    547851141055
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre age cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass73,102 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    455298375033
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside + nearside inner rack joints slight play

  14. Fail73,102 miles (+9,112)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    195432075004
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside + nearside inner rack joints slight play

  15. Pass63,990 miles (+10,021)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,990 miles
    Test number
    399200074019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass53,969 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    318091073091
    • NoteSteering rack noisy (knocking).

  17. Fail53,969 miles (+12,138)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    969241173011
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSteering rack noisy (knocking).

  18. Pass41,831 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    358102072022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    957955171078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 MLK

Does LD08 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 MLK expired on 19 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 MLK?
The MOT on LD08 MLK expired on 19 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 MLK done?
LD08 MLK was recorded at 114,718 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 6,724 miles a year.
Has LD08 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 MLK has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 MLK 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 MLK find?
LD08 MLK passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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