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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 BTEMOT history

LB12 BTE is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 118,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,804 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 BTE was last recorded at 118,804 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,800 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,804 miles
  • 2024 – 110,645 miles
  • 2023 – 102,223 miles
  • 2022 – 94,358 miles
  • 2021 – 84,298 miles
  • 2020 – 76,194 miles
  • 2019 – 64,871 miles
  • 2018 – 55,639 miles
  • 2017 – 46,214 miles
  • 2016 – 37,237 miles
  • 2015 – 29,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,804 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,804 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    246072878253
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,800 miles2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    389729585501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,800 miles (+8,155)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    317873382824
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,645 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    374786479476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  5. Fail110,645 miles (+8,422)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    299438843071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  6. Pass102,223 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    481686305979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Fail102,223 miles (+7,865)2 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    729496881246
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass94,358 miles (+10,060)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    332220950648
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,298 miles (+8,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    405547572850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,194 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,194 miles
    Test number
    366398884588
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Camera and Phone Holder

  11. Fail76,194 miles (+11,323)2 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,194 miles
    Test number
    745972309705
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Camera and Phone Holder

  12. Pass64,871 miles (+9,232)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    290580637921
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  13. Pass55,639 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    480567139713
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail55,639 miles (+9,425)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    456293176506
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass46,214 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    169482942083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail46,214 miles (+8,977)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    931249798763
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass37,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    494915406574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,237 miles (+7,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    822537340358
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail29,589 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    355708145196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass29,589 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    968518945199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 BTE

Does LB12 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BTE is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BTE?
The MOT on LB12 BTE is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 BTE done?
LB12 BTE was recorded at 118,804 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 8,564 miles a year.
Has LB12 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BTE has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 BTE 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 LB12 BTE find?
LB12 BTE passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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