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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 CTYMOT history

LA12 CTY is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LA12 CTY silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
115,770 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 CTY
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 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA12 CTY was last recorded at 115,770 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,873 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,897 miles
Average per year
8,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,770 miles
  • 2025 – 113,873 miles
  • 2023 – 102,564 miles
  • 2022 – 83,121 miles
  • 2021 – 80,527 miles
  • 2020 – 78,534 miles
  • 2019 – 74,360 miles
  • 2018 – 64,701 miles
  • 2017 – 53,500 miles
  • 2016 – 28,096 miles
  • 2015 – 24,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,770 miles
  • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,770 miles (+1,897)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,770 miles
    Test number
    408091446172
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass113,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,873 miles
    Test number
    465536550429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,873 miles (+4,309)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,873 miles
    Test number
    143877863971
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    361427914050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,564 miles (+7,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,564 miles
    Test number
    651000554844
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,564 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    147886079572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    920375323453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail100,475 miles (+17,354)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,475 miles
    Test number
    836487553243
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,121 miles (+2,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    954560731778
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll under body corroded

  10. Pass80,527 miles (+1,993)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,527 miles
    Test number
    588662916636
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,534 miles (+4,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    654047050847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,360 miles
    Test number
    147713277337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail74,360 miles (+9,659)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,360 miles
    Test number
    515096845773
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,701 miles (+11,201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    297252357514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,500 miles (+25,404)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,500 miles
    Test number
    577358876897
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass28,096 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    28,096 miles
    Test number
    353130118078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    499760995129
    • NoteN/s/f + o/s/f inner disc's slightly corroded

Questions about LA12 CTY

Does LA12 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 CTY expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 CTY?
The MOT on LA12 CTY expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 CTY done?
LA12 CTY was recorded at 115,770 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,152 miles a year.
Has LA12 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 CTY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 CTY 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 CTY find?
LA12 CTY failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside position lamp not working; offside track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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