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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

K40 HETMOT history

K40 HET is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 5 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

K40 HET silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
85,235 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 HET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

K40 HET was last recorded at 85,235 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 14,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,493 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
14,742 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,235 miles
  • 2023 – 70,493 miles
  • 2022 – 64,765 miles
  • 2021 – 58,601 miles
  • 2020 – 54,851 miles
  • 2019 – 46,644 miles
  • 2018 – 40,635 miles
  • 2017 – 32,880 miles
  • 2016 – 25,971 miles
  • 2015 – 20,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,235 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested faulty clutch could cause damage (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,235 miles (+14,742)11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    170341699680
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested faulty clutch could cause damage (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,493 miles (+5,728)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,493 miles
    Test number
    663749740529
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass64,765 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,765 miles
    Test number
    222238084458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,760 miles (+6,159)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,760 miles
    Test number
    381899842730
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

  5. Pass58,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    121098467035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,601 miles (+3,750)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    638120374332
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    289363177189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail54,851 miles (+8,207)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    245578388086
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,644 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    243577080877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,635 miles (+7,755)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    998912756835
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass32,880 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    932360058767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,749 miles (+6,778)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,749 miles
    Test number
    375945488014
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass25,971 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,971 miles
    Test number
    474974257344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,830 miles
    Test number
    733772610688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 HET

Does K40 HET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 HET expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 HET?
The MOT on K40 HET expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 HET done?
K40 HET was recorded at 85,235 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has K40 HET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 HET has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 HET 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 K40 HET find?
K40 HET failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 11 major defects and 10 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested faulty clutch could cause damage; nearside rear suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 18 more.

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