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Kia Ceed

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

L55 JLSMOT history

L55 JLS is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 1 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

L55 JLS white Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
147,133 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 JLS was last recorded at 147,133 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,129 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,133 miles
  • 2024 – 138,599 miles
  • 2023 – 131,860 miles
  • 2021 – 120,090 miles
  • 2019 – 96,582 miles
  • 2018 – 83,505 miles
  • 2017 – 70,886 miles
  • 2015 – 42,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,133 miles
    Test number
    171720255138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail147,133 miles (+4)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,133 miles
    Test number
    360179115908
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  3. Fail147,129 miles (+8,530)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,129 miles
    Test number
    527232270219
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met the limit needs adjustment or overall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder vechile showing general corrossion

  4. Pass138,599 miles (+6,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    191759149783
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  5. Pass131,860 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    905807286164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,858 miles (+11,768)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,858 miles
    Test number
    141548875409
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,090 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,090 miles
    Test number
    581875394765
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,086 miles (+10,194)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,086 miles
    Test number
    882258406094
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,892 miles
    Test number
    892805945495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,891 miles (+13,309)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,891 miles
    Test number
    210267599551
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass96,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    879717860375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,582 miles (+13,077)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    660882265906
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass83,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,505 miles
    Test number
    868189174516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail83,504 miles (+12,618)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,504 miles
    Test number
    527411430124
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass70,886 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    261865180683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail70,886 miles (+8,925)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    208606299431
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass61,961 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,961 miles
    Test number
    581939925151
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail61,683 miles (+19,240)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,683 miles
    Test number
    308860191235
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,443 miles
    Test number
    896171913108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 JLS

Does L55 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 JLS expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 JLS?
The MOT on L55 JLS expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 JLS done?
L55 JLS was recorded at 147,133 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 11,042 miles a year.
Has L55 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 JLS has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 JLS 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 L55 JLS find?
L55 JLS passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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