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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

RCB 334MOT history

RCB 334 is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

RCB 334 silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,877 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RCB 334
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RCB 334 was last recorded at 118,877 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,872 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,877 miles
  • 2025 – 110,781 miles
  • 2024 – 105,133 miles
  • 2023 – 101,367 miles
  • 2022 – 96,036 miles
  • 2021 – 88,913 miles
  • 2020 – 83,625 miles
  • 2019 – 79,434 miles
  • 2017 – 72,744 miles
  • 2016 – 66,699 miles
  • 2015 – 54,387 miles
  • 2014 – 45,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,877 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,877 miles
    Test number
    422178767330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,872 miles (+8,091)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,872 miles
    Test number
    550831750554
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,781 miles (+5,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    190952930136
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,133 miles (+3,766)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,133 miles
    Test number
    852937320870
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively fixing bolts (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass101,367 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    888561766177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively all mountings (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel

  6. Fail101,367 miles (+5,331)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    346303489590
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively all mountings (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow bar mount (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has travel

  7. Pass96,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    196287087819
    • 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 Forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,036 miles (+7,123)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,036 miles
    Test number
    290213963834
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,913 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    547518108973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,903 miles (+5,278)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,903 miles
    Test number
    322977915597
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass83,625 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,625 miles
    Test number
    323269635878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    417199608490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,429 miles (+6,685)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    892151201256
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass72,744 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    854076393353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,699 miles (+5,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,699 miles
    Test number
    905846002671
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass61,673 miles (+7,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,673 miles
    Test number
    828653730918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,387 miles (+8,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,387 miles
    Test number
    188323635018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    266836234077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RCB 334

What vehicle is registration RCB 334 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RCB 334 on a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 1 Mar 2011. 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 RCB 334 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCB 334 is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RCB 334?
The MOT on RCB 334 is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RCB 334 done?
RCB 334 was recorded at 118,877 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,886 miles a year.
Has RCB 334 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RCB 334 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on RCB 334 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 RCB 334 find?
RCB 334 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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