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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LD08 SMXMOT history

LD08 SMX is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LD08 SMX silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,690 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 SMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 SMX was last recorded at 132,690 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,535 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
7,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,690 miles
  • 2025 – 122,531 miles
  • 2024 – 113,472 miles
  • 2023 – 105,721 miles
  • 2022 – 98,793 miles
  • 2021 – 90,759 miles
  • 2020 – 81,072 miles
  • 2019 – 71,358 miles
  • 2018 – 62,626 miles
  • 2017 – 52,645 miles
  • 2016 – 42,139 miles
  • 2015 – 37,650 miles
  • 2014 – 32,281 miles
  • 2013 – 26,852 miles
  • 2012 – 21,132 miles
  • 2011 – 13,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,690 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (coil arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,690 miles (+155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,690 miles
    Test number
    205954949562
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (coil arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,535 miles (+10,004)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,535 miles
    Test number
    941412233465
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (coil arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,531 miles (+70)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,531 miles
    Test number
    883054258304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,461 miles (+8,989)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,461 miles
    Test number
    485255018310
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,472 miles (+7,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,472 miles
    Test number
    126238440936
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (bonding perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,721 miles (+6,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,721 miles
    Test number
    465298766120
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass98,793 miles (+8,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    701237941990
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    814798532272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,759 miles (+9,687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    673161128683
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass81,072 miles (+9,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,072 miles
    Test number
    715088989274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,358 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    107226579805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,626 miles (+9,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,626 miles
    Test number
    296878804336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers , under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

  13. Pass52,645 miles (+10,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,645 miles
    Test number
    151569768703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass42,139 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    971190780501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,650 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    799889815134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,281 miles (+5,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,281 miles
    Test number
    625405314143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,852 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,852 miles
    Test number
    139329603103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,132 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,132 miles
    Test number
    769151712155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    13,846 miles
    Test number
    195296111191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 SMX

Does LD08 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 SMX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 SMX?
The MOT on LD08 SMX is valid until 18 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 SMX done?
LD08 SMX was recorded at 132,690 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 7,978 miles a year.
Has LD08 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 SMX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 SMX 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 SMX find?
LD08 SMX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, and 3 more.

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