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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 DWNMOT history

LA12 DWN is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 203,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LA12 DWN red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
203,003 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
16,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 DWN
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
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 DWN was last recorded at 203,003 miles on 16 May 2025, 28,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,900 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
28,103 miles
Average per year
16,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,003 miles
  • 2024 – 174,900 miles
  • 2023 – 149,154 miles
  • 2022 – 119,933 miles
  • 2021 – 96,675 miles
  • 2020 – 92,727 miles
  • 2019 – 85,968 miles
  • 2018 – 76,866 miles
  • 2017 – 69,145 miles
  • 2016 – 55,246 miles
  • 2015 – 36,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,003 miles (+28,103)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    203,003 miles
    Test number
    128192479533
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass174,900 miles (+25,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    174,900 miles
    Test number
    247701519334
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass149,154 miles (+29,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    149,154 miles
    Test number
    715693418073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass119,933 miles (+23,258)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    773500897316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,675 miles (+3,948)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,675 miles
    Test number
    549526600151
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass92,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,727 miles
    Test number
    462107411406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel rim bent
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail92,724 miles (+6,756)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    239740619043
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel rim bent
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass85,968 miles (+9,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    728683111081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,866 miles (+7,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    259638656253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight pitting (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass69,145 miles (+13,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    640817566100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,246 miles (+18,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,246 miles
    Test number
    944593465371
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass36,576 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    566001305271
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LA12 DWN

Does LA12 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 DWN expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 DWN?
The MOT on LA12 DWN expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 DWN done?
LA12 DWN was recorded at 203,003 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 16,942 miles a year.
Has LA12 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 DWN has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LA12 DWN 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 DWN find?
LA12 DWN passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 12 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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