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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LD08 RCUMOT history

LD08 RCU is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LD08 RCU grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,846 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 RCU was last recorded at 161,846 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 2,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,050 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,796 miles
Average per year
8,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,846 miles
  • 2025 – 159,050 miles
  • 2024 – 158,925 miles
  • 2023 – 154,580 miles
  • 2022 – 151,715 miles
  • 2021 – 148,387 miles
  • 2020 – 144,314 miles
  • 2019 – 137,527 miles
  • 2018 – 125,262 miles
  • 2017 – 112,331 miles
  • 2016 – 99,283 miles
  • 2015 – 93,281 miles
  • 2014 – 81,935 miles
  • 2013 – 71,462 miles
  • 2012 – 51,335 miles
  • 2011 – 35,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,846 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,846 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,846 miles
    Test number
    292958941096
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass159,050 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,050 miles
    Test number
    704398532601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,925 miles (+4,345)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,925 miles
    Test number
    434534748662
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass154,580 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,580 miles
    Test number
    497940443334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,579 miles (+2,864)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,579 miles
    Test number
    626149788531
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,715 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,715 miles
    Test number
    773699509627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,387 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,387 miles
    Test number
    663362708047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,314 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,314 miles
    Test number
    336321405645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,527 miles (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,527 miles
    Test number
    246456381328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,262 miles
    Test number
    609823869294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,262 miles (+12,931)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,262 miles
    Test number
    556408328001
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,331 miles (+13,048)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    776053507178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,283 miles (+6,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    168559613240
    • AdvisoryFRONT DISC;S RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass93,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    670404018916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail93,281 miles (+11,346)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    741747027146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,935 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,935 miles
    Test number
    898478234254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    158627643222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,462 miles (+20,127)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,462 miles
    Test number
    445937143255
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    209329102435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,335 miles (+15,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    867589302125
    • 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)

  21. Fail35,820 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    466017491011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass35,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    997257891023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 RCU

Does LD08 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 RCU is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 RCU?
The MOT on LD08 RCU is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 RCU done?
LD08 RCU was recorded at 161,846 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 8,550 miles a year.
Has LD08 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 RCU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 RCU 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 RCU find?
LD08 RCU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody corrosion.

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