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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 AXWMOT history

LA12 AXW is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

LA12 AXW silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
159,488 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 AXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 AXW was last recorded at 159,488 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,681 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
11,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,488 miles
  • 2024 – 157,681 miles
  • 2023 – 154,708 miles
  • 2022 – 150,491 miles
  • 2021 – 142,664 miles
  • 2020 – 125,919 miles
  • 2019 – 105,032 miles
  • 2018 – 79,703 miles
  • 2017 – 66,937 miles
  • 2016 – 53,790 miles
  • 2015 – 40,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,488 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,488 miles (+1,807)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,488 miles
    Test number
    746469220556
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass157,681 miles (+2,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,681 miles
    Test number
    804228333238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass154,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,708 miles
    Test number
    816951382966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail154,708 miles (+4,217)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,708 miles
    Test number
    508403930039
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass150,491 miles (+7,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,491 miles
    Test number
    314349451532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass142,664 miles (+16,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,664 miles
    Test number
    515203594000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass125,919 miles (+20,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,919 miles
    Test number
    393548764564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass105,032 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    252971562885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,289 miles (+21,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    384757464910
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass79,703 miles (+12,766)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    307018520473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,937 miles (+13,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,937 miles
    Test number
    664119365386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,790 miles (+13,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,790 miles
    Test number
    223156690389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driving lamp inop
  13. Pass40,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    538954985190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 AXW

Does LA12 AXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 AXW expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 AXW?
The MOT on LA12 AXW expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 AXW done?
LA12 AXW was recorded at 159,488 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 11,742 miles a year.
Has LA12 AXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 AXW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 AXW 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 AXW find?
LA12 AXW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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