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Kia Ceed

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

LR08 SCZMOT history

LR08 SCZ is a red petrol Kia Ceed first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LR08 SCZ red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
131,076 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR08 SCZ was last recorded at 131,076 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,534 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,542 miles
Average per year
6,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,076 miles
  • 2025 – 126,534 miles
  • 2024 – 122,351 miles
  • 2023 – 117,657 miles
  • 2022 – 112,538 miles
  • 2021 – 108,852 miles
  • 2020 – 104,085 miles
  • 2019 – 100,015 miles
  • 2018 – 92,429 miles
  • 2017 – 86,444 miles
  • 2016 – 81,837 miles
  • 2015 – 71,816 miles
  • 2014 – 57,218 miles
  • 2013 – 42,494 miles
  • 2012 – 34,441 miles
  • 2011 – 25,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,076 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,076 miles (+4,542)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,076 miles
    Test number
    263379708942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass126,534 miles (+4,183)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,534 miles
    Test number
    693567989620
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass122,351 miles (+4,694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,351 miles
    Test number
    213610565609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,657 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,657 miles
    Test number
    826503836700
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rubber hard on both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail117,654 miles (+5,116)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    748022019715
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rubber hard on both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass112,538 miles (+94)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,538 miles
    Test number
    579746006989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail112,444 miles (+3,592)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,444 miles
    Test number
    649959935072
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass108,852 miles (+4,767)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,852 miles
    Test number
    742981928769
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe to hub(rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,085 miles (+4,070)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,085 miles
    Test number
    452505976436
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  10. Pass100,015 miles (+7,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,015 miles
    Test number
    304591190064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,429 miles (+5,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    132391941573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,444 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,444 miles
    Test number
    664957055003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,436 miles (+4,599)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    676437610552
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass81,837 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,837 miles
    Test number
    662015129491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    699389363891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail81,151 miles (+9,335)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    198491780128
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    178031455062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,816 miles (+14,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,816 miles
    Test number
    495641855069
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail57,218 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    716037254065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass57,218 miles (+14,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,218 miles
    Test number
    835887954067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,494 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    155177753449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,441 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,441 miles
    Test number
    769862562094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,780 miles
    Test number
    105194351036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 SCZ

Does LR08 SCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 SCZ expired on 23 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SCZ?
The MOT on LR08 SCZ expired on 23 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 SCZ done?
LR08 SCZ was recorded at 131,076 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,732 miles a year.
Has LR08 SCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SCZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 SCZ 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 LR08 SCZ find?
LR08 SCZ failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords damaged tread lifting; offside rear tyre has ply or cords damaged inner tread stepped; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 14 more.

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