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Kia Ceed

Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LD08 RDZMOT history

LD08 RDZ is a bronze diesel Kia Ceed first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LD08 RDZ bronze Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
148,442 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 RDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 RDZ was last recorded at 148,442 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 17,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,072 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,370 miles
Average per year
8,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,442 miles
  • 2025 – 131,072 miles
  • 2024 – 117,994 miles
  • 2023 – 111,552 miles
  • 2022 – 107,924 miles
  • 2021 – 105,207 miles
  • 2020 – 103,334 miles
  • 2019 – 98,982 miles
  • 2018 – 92,039 miles
  • 2017 – 85,655 miles
  • 2016 – 81,219 miles
  • 2015 – 69,919 miles
  • 2014 – 60,271 miles
  • 2013 – 45,969 miles
  • 2012 – 34,460 miles
  • 2011 – 23,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,442 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,442 miles (+17,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    148,442 miles
    Test number
    243924673691
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,072 miles
    Test number
    665152445736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail131,072 miles (+13,078)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,072 miles
    Test number
    740493070622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass117,994 miles (+6,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,994 miles
    Test number
    579217717811
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass111,552 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    176998638681
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail111,552 miles (+19)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,552 miles
    Test number
    832514843606
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail111,533 miles (+3,609)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    176357514540
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass107,924 miles (+2,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    347063194207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass105,207 miles (+1,873)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,207 miles
    Test number
    920849331700
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,334 miles (+4,352)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    881836044303
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass98,982 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,982 miles
    Test number
    455695753663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,039 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    956416283514
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted all over
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail92,039 miles (+6,384)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    834391299484
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted all over
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass85,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    904282123256
    • AdvisoryENGINE AND UNDER COVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail85,655 miles (+4,436)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    884119766107
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  16. Pass81,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    859259805029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot

  17. Fail81,219 miles (+11,300)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,219 miles
    Test number
    852119326070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot

  18. Pass69,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    622525378686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,919 miles (+9,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,919 miles
    Test number
    671104781906
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  20. Pass60,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    837619934248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,271 miles (+14,302)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    565738234234
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass45,969 miles (+11,509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    508258903187
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear tyre wearing low

  23. Pass34,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    777172602195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,460 miles (+11,224)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    649071302192
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass23,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    295643501177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 RDZ

Does LD08 RDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 RDZ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 RDZ?
The MOT on LD08 RDZ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 RDZ done?
LD08 RDZ was recorded at 148,442 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,400 miles a year.
Has LD08 RDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 RDZ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 RDZ 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 RDZ find?
LD08 RDZ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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