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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,396 cc

L40 MMKMOT history

L40 MMK is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 22 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

L40 MMK black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MMK was last recorded at 80,411 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,207 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,204 miles
Average per year
7,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,411 miles
  • 2025 – 74,207 miles
  • 2024 – 68,313 miles
  • 2023 – 61,077 miles
  • 2022 – 52,906 miles
  • 2021 – 47,291 miles
  • 2020 – 41,984 miles
  • 2019 – 30,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,411 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slight leak and slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,411 miles (+6,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,411 miles
    Test number
    152847537402
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slight leak and slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass74,207 miles (+5,894)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,207 miles
    Test number
    602935863060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,313 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    619766132274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass61,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    338396888282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail61,075 miles (+8,169)3 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    750166073605
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass52,906 miles (+5,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,906 miles
    Test number
    651291447098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass47,291 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    231700547425
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,984 miles (+11,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    644131222946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass30,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,405 miles
    Test number
    808159106468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MMK

Does L40 MMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MMK is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MMK?
The MOT on L40 MMK is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MMK done?
L40 MMK was recorded at 80,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,079 miles a year.
Has L40 MMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MMK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 MMK 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 MMK find?
L40 MMK passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slight leak and slightly deteriorated.

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