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Kia Ceed

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

L18 GHLMOT history

L18 GHL is a white petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L18 GHL white Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,776 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GHL was last recorded at 98,776 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 6,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,954 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,822 miles
Average per year
8,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,776 miles
  • 2025 – 91,954 miles
  • 2024 – 84,485 miles
  • 2023 – 77,666 miles
  • 2022 – 70,933 miles
  • 2021 – 61,909 miles
  • 2020 – 54,328 miles
  • 2019 – 43,682 miles
  • 2018 – 33,238 miles
  • 2017 – 22,968 miles
  • 2016 – 11,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,776 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    604909638470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,774 miles (+6,820)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,774 miles
    Test number
    951124898564
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and several cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,954 miles (+7,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,954 miles
    Test number
    917068917598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,485 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    461812940010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,666 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    553460905179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,933 miles (+9,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    391107643499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,909 miles (+7,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,909 miles
    Test number
    899195815290
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass54,328 miles (+10,646)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    582289939540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,682 miles (+10,444)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    420210077388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,238 miles (+10,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    617703204158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Slight flat spot damage to wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to perish in the tread pattern area

  11. Pass22,968 miles (+11,231)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,968 miles
    Test number
    680330611103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,737 miles
    Test number
    259597862984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GHL

Does L18 GHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GHL is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GHL?
The MOT on L18 GHL is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GHL done?
L18 GHL was recorded at 98,776 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 8,806 miles a year.
Has L18 GHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GHL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 GHL 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 L18 GHL find?
L18 GHL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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