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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 AXFMOT history

LA12 AXF is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LA12 AXF black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,072 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 AXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 AXF was last recorded at 118,072 miles on 22 May 2026, 9,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,831 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,241 miles
Average per year
8,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,072 miles
  • 2025 – 108,831 miles
  • 2024 – 103,396 miles
  • 2023 – 100,022 miles
  • 2022 – 95,442 miles
  • 2021 – 88,538 miles
  • 2020 – 81,247 miles
  • 2019 – 72,347 miles
  • 2018 – 59,280 miles
  • 2017 – 48,101 miles
  • 2016 – 35,054 miles
  • 2015 – 26,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,072 miles

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,072 miles (+9,241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    348350061233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,831 miles (+5,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,831 miles
    Test number
    998423969148
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass103,396 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    596032411843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    684394842543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail100,022 miles (+4,580)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,022 miles
    Test number
    414917230157
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass95,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    858899369799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,442 miles (+6,904)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    323604288200
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass88,538 miles (+7,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    507487108958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass81,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    383888204781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,247 miles (+8,900)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,247 miles
    Test number
    722620278633
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass72,347 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    355028118926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Fail72,347 miles (+13,067)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,347 miles
    Test number
    279264410665
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  13. Pass59,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,280 miles
    Test number
    588897391385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Fail59,280 miles (+11,179)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,280 miles
    Test number
    414590566440
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass48,101 miles (+13,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    466917104725
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS no smoke measured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass35,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    298547329401
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS too clean to measure
  17. Fail35,054 miles (+8,659)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    752471066729
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS too clean to measure
  18. Pass26,395 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    618878905226
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LA12 AXF

Does LA12 AXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 AXF is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 AXF?
The MOT on LA12 AXF is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 AXF done?
LA12 AXF was recorded at 118,072 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 8,473 miles a year.
Has LA12 AXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 AXF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 AXF 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 LA12 AXF find?
LA12 AXF passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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