Kia Ceed
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 BUAMOT history
LB12 BUA is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 185,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 185,310 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BUA
- 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 20 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BUA was last recorded at 185,310 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 5,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,308 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,002 miles
- Average per year
- 11,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,310 miles
- 2025 – 180,308 miles
- 2024 – 176,781 miles
- 2023 – 175,876 miles
- 2022 – 170,600 miles
- 2021 – 167,026 miles
- 2020 – 164,929 miles
- 2019 – 151,143 miles
- 2018 – 127,628 miles
- 2017 – 104,840 miles
- 2016 – 81,648 miles
- 2015 – 60,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,310 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Alternator belt perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Coil spring corroded Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Immobilizer light active at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,310 miles (+5,002)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 185,310 miles
- Test number
- 849740365530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,308 miles (+3,527)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 180,308 miles
- Test number
- 884153848229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,781 miles (+905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 176,781 miles
- Test number
- 932935179675
- AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
Pass175,876 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 175,876 miles
- Test number
- 769607719631
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAlternator belt perished
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryImmobilizer light active at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged, operation of lamps not affected, but water is visual at bottom of cluster
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail175,875 miles (+5,275)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,875 miles
- Test number
- 530445624403
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached Rear plinth insecure and hanging loose (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryAlternator belt perished
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryImmobilizer light active at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster damaged, operation of lamps not affected, but water is visual at bottom of cluster
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass170,600 miles (+3,574)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 170,600 miles
- Test number
- 420423542648
- MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp insecure mounting plinth loose (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake low effort - indicating repair required
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes debonding away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,026 miles (+2,097)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 167,026 miles
- Test number
- 773539044666
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight bind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Screw in tyre (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 Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,929 miles (+13,786)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 164,929 miles
- Test number
- 427629975056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,143 miles (+23,515)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,143 miles
- Test number
- 474603006192
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,628 miles (+22,788)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,628 miles
- Test number
- 657794858777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,840 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 104,840 miles
- Test number
- 972162796083
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Fail104,840 miles (+23,192)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,840 miles
- Test number
- 631302947357
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass81,648 miles (+21,324)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 81,648 miles
- Test number
- 383866317168
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass60,324 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 60,324 miles
- Test number
- 279523465135
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels
Questions about LB12 BUA
- Does LB12 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BUA is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BUA?
- The MOT on LB12 BUA is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 BUA done?
- LB12 BUA was recorded at 185,310 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 11,348 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BUA has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BUA 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 BUA find?
- LB12 BUA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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