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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 CUXMOT history

LA12 CUX is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

LA12 CUX silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
174,655 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 CUX
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 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA12 CUX was last recorded at 174,655 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 16,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,660 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
16,995 miles
Average per year
16,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,655 miles
  • 2023 – 157,660 miles
  • 2022 – 137,060 miles
  • 2021 – 108,338 miles
  • 2020 – 79,690 miles
  • 2019 – 59,065 miles
  • 2018 – 50,168 miles
  • 2017 – 39,723 miles
  • 2016 – 32,023 miles
  • 2015 – 26,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,655 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,655 miles (+16,995)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,655 miles
    Test number
    482603288711
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Pass157,660 miles (+20,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,660 miles
    Test number
    455881248382
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,060 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    645240586923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,876 miles (+28,538)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,876 miles
    Test number
    712408165499
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    519362618322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,338 miles (+28,648)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,338 miles
    Test number
    492396340561
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass79,690 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,690 miles
    Test number
    986847369275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail79,687 miles (+20,622)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    625034723710
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold,with 2.5mm on remainder of the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,065 miles (+8,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    882036655786
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,168 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    733039473209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    416538843321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail39,723 miles (+7,700)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    662328953798
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass32,023 miles (+5,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,023 miles
    Test number
    208587392523
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass26,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    506555705259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 CUX

Does LA12 CUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 CUX expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 CUX?
The MOT on LA12 CUX expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 CUX done?
LA12 CUX was recorded at 174,655 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 16,488 miles a year.
Has LA12 CUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 CUX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 CUX 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 CUX find?
LA12 CUX failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush, and 8 more.

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