Kia logo

Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 CVCMOT history

LA12 CVC is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LA12 CVC red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,994 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,852 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA12 CVC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 CVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 CVC was last recorded at 130,994 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,400 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,594 miles
Average per year
7,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,994 miles
  • 2025 – 125,400 miles
  • 2024 – 119,619 miles
  • 2023 – 112,997 miles
  • 2022 – 110,199 miles
  • 2021 – 103,423 miles
  • 2020 – 93,109 miles
  • 2019 – 83,112 miles
  • 2018 – 75,471 miles
  • 2017 – 64,596 miles
  • 2016 – 55,390 miles
  • 2015 – 46,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,994 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,994 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    730856034824
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,994 miles (+5,594)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    805873915365
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,400 miles (+5,781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,400 miles
    Test number
    714648267959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play *Close to excess* (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,619 miles
    Test number
    672445034081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,619 miles (+6,622)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,619 miles
    Test number
    112375346905
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,997 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    785081750593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,199 miles (+6,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,199 miles
    Test number
    360906273589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    587702186037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail103,423 miles (+10,314)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,423 miles
    Test number
    857977308594
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,109 miles (+9,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    240697971467
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre smooth on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,112 miles (+7,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    913262505832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    374037735520
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail75,471 miles (+10,875)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    444290885923
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass64,596 miles (+9,206)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,596 miles
    Test number
    956185154385
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass55,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    542554266160
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnable to get any readings from the smoke tester

  16. Fail55,390 miles (+8,713)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    874302255646
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnable to get any readings from the smoke tester

  17. Pass46,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    388553305222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 CVC

Does LA12 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 CVC is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 CVC?
The MOT on LA12 CVC is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 CVC done?
LA12 CVC was recorded at 130,994 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,852 miles a year.
Has LA12 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 CVC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 CVC 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 CVC find?
LA12 CVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

Related registrations

Browse all LA12C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.