
Kia Ceed
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,396 cc
LS09 DBUMOT history
LS09 DBU is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,592 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 109,592 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 11 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS09 DBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,396 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS09 DBU was last recorded at 109,592 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 8,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 100,763 miles · 8 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 8,829 miles
- Average per year
- 8,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 109,592 miles
- 2021 – 100,763 miles
- 2020 – 92,069 miles
- 2019 – 81,764 miles
- 2018 – 70,836 miles
- 2017 – 61,015 miles
- 2016 – 59,484 miles
- 2015 – 53,456 miles
- 2014 – 48,160 miles
- 2013 – 35,846 miles
- 2012 – 26,236 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leak n/s front inner cv boot
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front and rear suspension components showing light corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,592 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 109,592 miles
- Test number
- 223821730516
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leak n/s front inner cv boot
Fail109,592 miles (+8,829)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,592 miles
- Test number
- 547179867035
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight leak n/s front inner cv boot
Pass100,763 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,763 miles
- Test number
- 184019019265
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing light corrosion
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,713 miles (+8,644)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,713 miles
- Test number
- 430978553941
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components showing light corrosion
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,069 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 92,069 miles
- Test number
- 296073701102
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,069 miles (+10,305)4 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,069 miles
- Test number
- 815127511117
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,764 miles
- Test number
- 848003347391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,764 miles (+10,928)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,764 miles
- Test number
- 483901160422
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass70,836 miles (+189)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 70,836 miles
- Test number
- 411408992088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,647 miles (+9,632)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,647 miles
- Test number
- 378366248935
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass61,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 61,015 miles
- Test number
- 903174127507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,015 miles (+1,531)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,015 miles
- Test number
- 857611695824
- FailureStop lamp not working all brake lights not working faulty brake switch (1.2.1b)
Pass59,484 miles (+6,028)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 59,484 miles
- Test number
- 959509372232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,456 miles (+5,296)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 53,456 miles
- Test number
- 985171005145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,160 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,160 miles
- Test number
- 708405704184
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass48,160 miles (+12,314)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 48,160 miles
- Test number
- 869375204121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,846 miles (+9,610)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,846 miles
- Test number
- 559050873020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,236 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,236 miles
- Test number
- 735914282045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS09 DBU
- Does LS09 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS09 DBU expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS09 DBU?
- The MOT on LS09 DBU expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS09 DBU done?
- LS09 DBU was recorded at 109,592 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 8,448 miles a year.
- Has LS09 DBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS09 DBU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS09 DBU 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 LS09 DBU find?
- LS09 DBU passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pedal wearing smooth; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 7 more.
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