Kia Ceed
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
L118 MALMOT history
L118 MAL is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,701 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 124,701 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,781 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L118 MAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L118 MAL was last recorded at 124,701 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 15,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,836 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,865 miles
- Average per year
- 8,781 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,701 miles
- 2025 – 108,836 miles
- 2024 – 87,507 miles
- 2023 – 71,873 miles
- 2022 – 67,344 miles
- 2021 – 58,583 miles
- 2020 – 52,550 miles
- 2019 – 51,220 miles
- 2018 – 48,487 miles
- 2017 – 42,958 miles
- 2016 – 34,752 miles
- 2015 – 26,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,701 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 124,701 miles
- Test number
- 706025342089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail124,701 miles (+15,865)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,701 miles
- Test number
- 764918200870
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,836 miles (+21,329)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 108,836 miles
- Test number
- 446447946037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,507 miles (+15,634)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 87,507 miles
- Test number
- 593805503590
- 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))
Pass71,873 miles (+4,529)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 71,873 miles
- Test number
- 135176043020
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,344 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 67,344 miles
- Test number
- 235271206066
- AdvisoryHandbrake switch worn
- AdvisoryRoad wheels slightly distorted
Fail67,323 miles (+8,740)2 major3 repaired3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,323 miles
- Test number
- 974437326287
- MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass58,583 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,583 miles
- Test number
- 460490638790
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail58,583 miles (+6,033)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,583 miles
- Test number
- 305396790660
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,550 miles (+1,330)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 52,550 miles
- Test number
- 326232619996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,220 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 51,220 miles
- Test number
- 932450024519
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass48,487 miles (+5,529)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 48,487 miles
- Test number
- 336276305421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,958 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 42,958 miles
- Test number
- 739184391461
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Daytime running/ side light flickering
Pass34,752 miles (+7,850)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 34,752 miles
- Test number
- 284511894471
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres
- AdvisoryUndertray and Engine covers fitted
Pass26,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 26,902 miles
- Test number
- 620286422138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L118 MAL
- Does L118 MAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L118 MAL is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L118 MAL?
- The MOT on L118 MAL is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L118 MAL done?
- L118 MAL was recorded at 124,701 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,781 miles a year.
- Has L118 MAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L118 MAL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L118 MAL 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 L118 MAL find?
- L118 MAL passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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