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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,582 cc

LR08 SFEMOT history

LR08 SFE is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 24 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LR08 SFE black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,568 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SFE was last recorded at 138,568 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,173 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,395 miles
Average per year
6,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,568 miles
  • 2024 – 136,173 miles
  • 2023 – 131,557 miles
  • 2022 – 127,739 miles
  • 2021 – 123,081 miles
  • 2020 – 120,355 miles
  • 2019 – 116,496 miles
  • 2018 – 108,885 miles
  • 2017 – 100,568 miles
  • 2016 – 91,545 miles
  • 2015 – 79,289 miles
  • 2014 – 69,663 miles
  • 2013 – 59,293 miles
  • 2012 – 51,521 miles
  • 2011 – 42,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,568 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between flexi pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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 Inner 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,568 miles (+2,395)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    854268393372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow between flexi pipe and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Inner 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 corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,173 miles (+4,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,173 miles
    Test number
    136559451261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion on rear suspension arms

  3. Pass131,557 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,557 miles
    Test number
    303462828255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,739 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,739 miles
    Test number
    359264568336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,081 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,081 miles
    Test number
    139225251868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,355 miles (+3,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    448979887853
    • AdvisoryFront number plate delaminated
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes starting to seperate

  7. Pass116,496 miles (+7,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,496 miles
    Test number
    691871966520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass108,885 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,885 miles
    Test number
    331886074996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,881 miles (+8,313)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    930824900908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,568 miles (+9,023)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    279345620460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,545 miles (+12,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,545 miles
    Test number
    531879930272
    • AdvisoryNearside rear number plate light slightly dim

  12. Pass79,289 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    806665725120
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail79,289 miles (+9,626)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,289 miles
    Test number
    306765225169
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,663 miles (+10,370)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,663 miles
    Test number
    177038514169
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll brake disks corroded

  15. Pass59,293 miles (+7,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    889933723112
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass51,521 miles (+9,192)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,521 miles
    Test number
    879212012152
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres getting low on edges

  17. Pass42,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    349942031148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail42,329 miles (+1,413)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    267136411126
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass40,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,916 miles
    Test number
    185073961400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 SFE

Does LR08 SFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SFE is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SFE?
The MOT on LR08 SFE is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 SFE done?
LR08 SFE was recorded at 138,568 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,609 miles a year.
Has LR08 SFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SFE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on LR08 SFE 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 SFE find?
LR08 SFE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow between flexi pipe and centre pipe; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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