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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,582 cc

K40 YAKMOT history

K40 YAK is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 1 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

K40 YAK blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,206 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 YAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 YAK was last recorded at 122,206 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 11,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,751 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,455 miles
Average per year
11,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,206 miles
  • 2025 – 110,751 miles
  • 2024 – 99,308 miles
  • 2023 – 87,739 miles
  • 2022 – 76,352 miles
  • 2021 – 64,714 miles
  • 2020 – 54,082 miles
  • 2019 – 44,099 miles
  • 2018 – 34,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,206 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,206 miles (+11,455)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    840086460888
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass110,751 miles (+11,443)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,751 miles
    Test number
    315384136952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass99,308 miles (+11,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,308 miles
    Test number
    318350739915
    • 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))
  4. Pass87,739 miles (+11,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,739 miles
    Test number
    552003066113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass76,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    631839827122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake noisy
  6. Fail76,352 miles (+11,638)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,352 miles
    Test number
    655894520758
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake noisy
  7. Pass64,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    446031793193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,714 miles (+10,632)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,714 miles
    Test number
    675208371887
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass54,082 miles (+9,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    977458811857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass44,099 miles (+9,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,099 miles
    Test number
    740287424008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass34,265 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    788677380437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,563 miles
    Test number
    747823707773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,563 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,563 miles
    Test number
    425194445310
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about K40 YAK

Does K40 YAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 YAK is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 YAK?
The MOT on K40 YAK is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 YAK done?
K40 YAK was recorded at 122,206 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 11,147 miles a year.
Has K40 YAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 YAK has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 YAK 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 YAK find?
K40 YAK passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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