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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 AXJMOT history

LA12 AXJ is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LA12 AXJ black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,843 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 AXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 AXJ was last recorded at 123,843 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,675 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,168 miles
Average per year
7,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,843 miles
  • 2025 – 117,675 miles
  • 2024 – 110,773 miles
  • 2023 – 104,531 miles
  • 2022 – 97,346 miles
  • 2021 – 90,205 miles
  • 2020 – 85,139 miles
  • 2019 – 80,262 miles
  • 2018 – 74,145 miles
  • 2017 – 64,070 miles
  • 2016 – 50,319 miles
  • 2015 – 36,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,843 miles
  • AdvisorySteering system knocking/noisy but operation not affected

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,843 miles (+6,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    585360931369
    • AdvisorySteering system knocking/noisy but operation not affected
  2. Pass117,675 miles (+6,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,675 miles
    Test number
    907514920144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass110,773 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,773 miles
    Test number
    766960227610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,772 miles (+6,241)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,772 miles
    Test number
    488447561636
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass104,531 miles (+7,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,531 miles
    Test number
    804953287356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass97,346 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,346 miles
    Test number
    862128394278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,344 miles (+7,139)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,344 miles
    Test number
    724477492925
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass90,205 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    889661157171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass85,139 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,139 miles
    Test number
    228446293675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass80,262 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    879525013439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    821987826546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,145 miles (+10,075)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,145 miles
    Test number
    828431261513
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass64,070 miles (+13,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,070 miles
    Test number
    404262378822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    807708172745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,319 miles (+13,565)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    838563510632
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass36,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,754 miles
    Test number
    859657695176
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA12 AXJ

Does LA12 AXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 AXJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 AXJ?
The MOT on LA12 AXJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 AXJ done?
LA12 AXJ was recorded at 123,843 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 7,915 miles a year.
Has LA12 AXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 AXJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 AXJ 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 AXJ find?
LA12 AXJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: steering system knocking/noisy but operation not affected.

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