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Kia Ceed

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,582 cc

L29 SEAMOT history

L29 SEA is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 6 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

L29 SEA white Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,038 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SEA was last recorded at 114,038 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 8,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,817 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,221 miles
Average per year
7,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,038 miles
  • 2025 – 105,817 miles
  • 2024 – 102,668 miles
  • 2023 – 96,703 miles
  • 2022 – 91,419 miles
  • 2021 – 85,600 miles
  • 2020 – 79,831 miles
  • 2019 – 72,248 miles
  • 2018 – 55,827 miles
  • 2017 – 43,140 miles
  • 2016 – 39,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,038 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Clutch bite point almost on the floor.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,038 miles (+8,221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    806996881427
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    406535779048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail105,817 miles (+3,149)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    530311619188
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass102,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    526654702692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail102,668 miles (+5,965)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,668 miles
    Test number
    322878354778
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    272609840987
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point almost on the floor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension shows light to moderate corrosion.

  7. Fail96,703 miles (+5,284)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    852896952048
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point almost on the floor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension shows light to moderate corrosion.

  8. Pass91,419 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    786193685687
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point very low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail91,419 miles (+5,819)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    924955821142
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch bite point very low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,600 miles (+5,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,600 miles
    Test number
    167117403596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,831 miles (+7,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    942285605441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    645816157858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass72,248 miles (+16,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    176970839815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass55,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,827 miles
    Test number
    182015179400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail55,827 miles (+12,687)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,827 miles
    Test number
    622381642750
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,140 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    429722264903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    316207455113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 SEA

Does L29 SEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SEA is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SEA?
The MOT on L29 SEA is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SEA done?
L29 SEA was recorded at 114,038 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 7,667 miles a year.
Has L29 SEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SEA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SEA 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 L29 SEA find?
L29 SEA passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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