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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LD08 RDOMOT history

LD08 RDO is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LD08 RDO grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2026
Mileage
150,756 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 RDO
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 expired on 4 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 RDO was last recorded at 150,756 miles on 1 May 2026, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,964 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,756 miles
  • 2025 – 149,964 miles
  • 2024 – 148,082 miles
  • 2023 – 145,930 miles
  • 2022 – 143,118 miles
  • 2021 – 139,730 miles
  • 2020 – 136,992 miles
  • 2019 – 135,263 miles
  • 2018 – 133,121 miles
  • 2017 – 130,867 miles
  • 2016 – 129,395 miles
  • 2015 – 118,938 miles
  • 2014 – 112,048 miles
  • 2013 – 92,008 miles
  • 2012 – 69,933 miles
  • 2011 – 45,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,756 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Lower arm (5.3.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Lower arm (5.3.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering knocking when rocking left/right

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,756 miles (+792)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,756 miles
    Test number
    419826365763
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Lower arm (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing Lower arm (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,964 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,964 miles
    Test number
    705163125033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail149,964 miles (+1,882)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,964 miles
    Test number
    236104807528
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,082 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    148,082 miles
    Test number
    516965890463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column noisey

  5. Fail148,082 miles (+2,152)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,082 miles
    Test number
    533341689686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column noisey

  6. Pass145,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,930 miles
    Test number
    142609687452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,930 miles (+2,812)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,930 miles
    Test number
    281768698869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass143,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    855809207161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering knocking when rocking left/right

  9. Fail143,118 miles (+3,388)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    314349626215
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering knocking when rocking left/right

  10. Pass139,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    106965652905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack knock when rocking left/right.

  11. Fail139,730 miles (+2,738)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    663170399507
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack knock when rocking left/right.

  12. Pass136,992 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,992 miles
    Test number
    852121880179
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail136,992 miles (+1,729)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,992 miles
    Test number
    222212148633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass135,263 miles (+2,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,263 miles
    Test number
    142087740560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass133,121 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    325585454667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,867 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    539607329329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,864 miles (+1,469)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,864 miles
    Test number
    561947456180
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass129,395 miles (+10,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    793452724586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass118,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,938 miles
    Test number
    739643745000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,936 miles (+6,888)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,936 miles
    Test number
    348173845047
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Fail112,048 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    719726454290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

  22. Pass112,048 miles (+20,040)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    955036154240
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check

  23. Fail92,008 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    306607443423
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  24. Pass92,008 miles (+22,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    689607043274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass69,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    838317052234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,933 miles (+24,923)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    879297652210
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass45,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    509268351289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail45,009 miles1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    249898951254
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 RDO

Does LD08 RDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 RDO expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 RDO?
The MOT on LD08 RDO expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 RDO done?
LD08 RDO was recorded at 150,756 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has LD08 RDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 RDO has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 RDO 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 RDO find?
LD08 RDO failed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; lower steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.

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