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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

297 ELVMOT history

297 ELV is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

297 ELV red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,397 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
297 ELV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

297 ELV was last recorded at 119,397 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 27,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,411 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
27,986 miles
Average per year
7,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,397 miles
  • 2025 – 91,411 miles
  • 2024 – 74,488 miles
  • 2023 – 68,838 miles
  • 2022 – 65,252 miles
  • 2021 – 55,588 miles
  • 2020 – 51,745 miles
  • 2019 – 46,997 miles
  • 2018 – 43,062 miles
  • 2017 – 38,546 miles
  • 2016 – 34,010 miles
  • 2015 – 28,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,397 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTop steering column bush feels noisy

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    944599301310
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTop steering column bush feels noisy

  2. Fail119,397 miles (+27,986)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,397 miles
    Test number
    152347052814
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTop steering column bush feels noisy

  3. Pass91,411 miles (+16,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,411 miles
    Test number
    323520839009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,488 miles (+5,650)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    426688549596
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Pass68,838 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    277097283784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,252 miles (+3,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,252 miles
    Test number
    738405237210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,305 miles (+5,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    826549433082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    403592128288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail55,588 miles (+3,843)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    886583259673
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass51,745 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,745 miles
    Test number
    449560783659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail51,745 miles (+4,748)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,745 miles
    Test number
    390409585485
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked up (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass46,997 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    708795094472
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail46,997 miles (+3,935)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,997 miles
    Test number
    882775663253
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT SPRAYING ON SCREEN (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE( JUST LEGAL )
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryREAR PADS WORN ( AROUND 80%)

  14. Pass43,062 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,062 miles
    Test number
    845140576707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,546 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,546 miles
    Test number
    773123536786
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass34,010 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    371064703629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,670 miles (+740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,670 miles
    Test number
    639910915188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail27,930 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    969384385009
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about 297 ELV

What vehicle is registration 297 ELV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 297 ELV on a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 May 2012. 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 297 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 297 ELV is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 297 ELV?
The MOT on 297 ELV is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 297 ELV done?
297 ELV was recorded at 119,397 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,928 miles a year.
Has 297 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 297 ELV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 297 ELV 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 297 ELV find?
297 ELV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); top steering column bush feels noisy.

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