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Kia Ceed

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,591 cc

L43 YDHMOT history

L43 YDH is a red petrol Kia Ceed first used on 3 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

L43 YDH red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
87,156 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 YDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L43 YDH was last recorded at 87,156 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,369 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,787 miles
Average per year
5,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,156 miles
  • 2025 – 84,369 miles
  • 2024 – 81,264 miles
  • 2023 – 78,165 miles
  • 2022 – 74,251 miles
  • 2020 – 70,021 miles
  • 2019 – 57,008 miles
  • 2018 – 43,029 miles
  • 2017 – 35,138 miles
  • 2016 – 29,687 miles
  • 2015 – 23,206 miles
  • 2014 – 17,876 miles
  • 2013 – 13,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,156 miles
  • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise also (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underside inc arms, subframe etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,156 miles (+2,787)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,156 miles
    Test number
    624717871951
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise also (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underside inc arms, subframe etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass84,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    914367161624
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail84,368 miles (+3,104)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    388039599132
    • MajorNearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    536228636834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,264 miles (+3,099)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,264 miles
    Test number
    273751339721
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,165 miles
    Test number
    261855342299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail78,164 miles (+3,913)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    939461426879
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,251 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,251 miles
    Test number
    855754706443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  9. Fail74,242 miles (+4,221)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    160097701964
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  10. Pass70,021 miles (+13,013)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    444602405267
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel on limit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush perished and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    438331481391
    • 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))

  12. Fail57,008 miles (+13,979)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    705320403844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  13. Pass43,029 miles (+7,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    520106079448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass35,138 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    491880392770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,687 miles (+6,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,687 miles
    Test number
    114932210821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades splitting

  16. Pass23,206 miles (+5,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    337742732266
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass17,876 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,876 miles
    Test number
    837535164291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,780 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,780 miles
    Test number
    606763144030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,869 miles
    Test number
    988316553040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L43 YDH

Does L43 YDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 YDH expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 YDH?
The MOT on L43 YDH expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 YDH done?
L43 YDH was recorded at 87,156 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,645 miles a year.
Has L43 YDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 YDH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L43 YDH 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 L43 YDH find?
L43 YDH failed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside passenger's seat insecure; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle, and 10 more.

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