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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LA12 DXFMOT history

LA12 DXF is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 212,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LA12 DXF silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
212,074 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 DXF
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
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 DXF was last recorded at 212,074 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,826 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
15,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,074 miles
  • 2025 – 198,479 miles
  • 2024 – 186,995 miles
  • 2023 – 177,885 miles
  • 2022 – 159,780 miles
  • 2021 – 146,210 miles
  • 2020 – 130,297 miles
  • 2019 – 121,589 miles
  • 2018 – 110,395 miles
  • 2017 – 91,874 miles
  • 2016 – 71,110 miles
  • 2015 – 45,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,074 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryStone chipRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,074 miles (+248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    212,074 miles
    Test number
    799825786649
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip

  2. Fail211,826 miles (+13,347)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,826 miles
    Test number
    640282808044
    • MajorOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip

  3. Pass198,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    198,479 miles
    Test number
    739582180197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

  4. Fail198,479 miles (+11,484)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,479 miles
    Test number
    161143008916
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

  5. Pass186,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,995 miles
    Test number
    666356676137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

  6. Fail186,995 miles (+9,110)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,995 miles
    Test number
    349791587517
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

  7. Pass177,885 miles (+18,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,885 miles
    Test number
    149622256900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,780 miles (+13,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,780 miles
    Test number
    754253258056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass146,210 miles (+15,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,210 miles
    Test number
    354613251329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,297 miles (+8,708)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,297 miles
    Test number
    594690267396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,589 miles (+11,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    121,589 miles
    Test number
    856640098107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass110,395 miles (+18,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,395 miles
    Test number
    334533832882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass91,874 miles (+20,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,874 miles
    Test number
    679772417213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,110 miles (+25,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    198046028613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail45,557 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    449128995144
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass45,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,557 miles
    Test number
    968258995166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 DXF

Does LA12 DXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 DXF is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 DXF?
The MOT on LA12 DXF is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 DXF done?
LA12 DXF was recorded at 212,074 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 15,084 miles a year.
Has LA12 DXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 DXF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 DXF 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 DXF find?
LA12 DXF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms; offside front coil spring corroded; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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