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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,591 cc

L40 KAJMOT history

L40 KAJ is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L40 KAJ black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,317 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KAJ was last recorded at 83,317 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,678 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,639 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,317 miles
  • 2025 – 78,678 miles
  • 2024 – 75,915 miles
  • 2023 – 67,657 miles
  • 2022 – 61,644 miles
  • 2021 – 56,970 miles
  • 2020 – 53,088 miles
  • 2019 – 47,412 miles
  • 2018 – 40,144 miles
  • 2017 – 32,512 miles
  • 2016 – 24,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,317 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,317 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,317 miles
    Test number
    312559787656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,678 miles (+2,763)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    220547537986
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted
  3. Pass75,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    671171823219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail75,915 miles (+8,258)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    538977170526
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass67,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,657 miles
    Test number
    214551451767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail67,656 miles (+6,012)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,656 miles
    Test number
    422534740313
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass61,644 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    930766652901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    315098272555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,970 miles (+3,882)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    745851014407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass53,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,088 miles
    Test number
    993424422726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,088 miles (+5,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,088 miles
    Test number
    649383944237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass47,412 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    704832036083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,144 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,144 miles
    Test number
    817074227866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,512 miles (+8,380)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,512 miles
    Test number
    858778974096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,132 miles
    Test number
    826547700199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 KAJ

Does L40 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KAJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KAJ?
The MOT on L40 KAJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KAJ done?
L40 KAJ was recorded at 83,317 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has L40 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KAJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 KAJ 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 L40 KAJ find?
L40 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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