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Kia Ceed

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,591 cc

MJB 740MOT history

MJB 740 is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MJB 740 blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,710 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJB 740
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJB 740 was last recorded at 130,710 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,092 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,618 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,710 miles
  • 2025 – 126,092 miles
  • 2024 – 121,473 miles
  • 2023 – 115,022 miles
  • 2022 – 108,204 miles
  • 2021 – 100,818 miles
  • 2020 – 94,770 miles
  • 2019 – 86,390 miles
  • 2018 – 77,924 miles
  • 2017 – 70,351 miles
  • 2016 – 61,832 miles
  • 2015 – 52,655 miles
  • 2014 – 46,015 miles
  • 2013 – 38,138 miles
  • 2012 – 30,986 miles
  • 2011 – 22,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,710 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,710 miles
    Test number
    984225016973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,710 miles (+4,618)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,710 miles
    Test number
    296144143019
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,092 miles (+4,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,092 miles
    Test number
    931816162436
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency weak

  4. Pass121,473 miles (+6,451)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,473 miles
    Test number
    323491640020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,022 miles (+6,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,022 miles
    Test number
    314516248385
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass108,204 miles (+7,386)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,204 miles
    Test number
    930795123663
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass100,818 miles (+6,048)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,818 miles
    Test number
    469509045712
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,770 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    571960232971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,390 miles (+8,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    760671454455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass77,924 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,924 miles
    Test number
    734479148111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    910735662160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail70,351 miles (+8,519)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    813074107115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass61,832 miles (+9,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    465739433329
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass52,655 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,655 miles
    Test number
    219864645029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    769782154052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,015 miles (+7,877)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,015 miles
    Test number
    625672254014
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,138 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,138 miles
    Test number
    188527153086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,986 miles (+8,528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,986 miles
    Test number
    346932462043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,458 miles
    Test number
    526413061084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MJB 740

What vehicle is registration MJB 740 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJB 740 on a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 14 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MJB 740 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJB 740 is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MJB 740?
The MOT on MJB 740 is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJB 740 done?
MJB 740 was recorded at 130,710 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has MJB 740 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJB 740 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on MJB 740 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 MJB 740 find?
MJB 740 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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