2008 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · LR08 RSO
2008 KIA Ceed (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 130,646 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 RSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/01/2026
- 130,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 RSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Ceed (LR08 RSO) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LR08 RSO Mileage History
- 26/08/202297,352 mi
- 16/01/202399,145 mi+1,793 mi
- 08/01/2024106,734 mi+7,589 mi
- 04/01/2025117,908 mi+11,174 mi
- 05/01/2026130,646 mi+12,738 mi
Average of roughly 9,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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