
Kia Ceed
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 BUEMOT history
LB12 BUE is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 50,728 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 50,728 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,273 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BUE
- 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
- 21 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BUE was last recorded at 50,728 miles on 23 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Jun 2018: 5,412 miles, lower than 56,709 miles on 23 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,727 miles · 21 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,273 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,728 miles
- 2025 – 45,008 miles
- 2024 – 36,485 miles
- 2023 – 32,597 miles
- 2022 – 30,515 miles
- 2021 – 26,518 miles
- 2020 – 20,125 miles
- 2019 – 15,250 miles
- 2018 – 5,412 miles
- 2017 – 56,709 miles
- 2016 – 46,997 miles
- 2015 – 36,784 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,728 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 50,728 miles
- Test number
- 588118123814
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail50,727 miles (+5,719)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,727 miles
- Test number
- 263390205187
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,008 miles (+8,523)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 45,008 miles
- Test number
- 403104541305
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass36,485 miles (+3,888)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2025
- Odometer
- 36,485 miles
- Test number
- 985488703503
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,597 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 32,597 miles
- Test number
- 565478991822
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail32,597 miles (+2,082)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,597 miles
- Test number
- 368406707645
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass30,515 miles (+3,997)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 30,515 miles
- Test number
- 152343791331
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass26,518 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 26,518 miles
- Test number
- 919893957770
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail26,518 miles (+6,393)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,518 miles
- Test number
- 359666086461
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass20,125 miles (+4,875)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 20,125 miles
- Test number
- 728194867831
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight seepage from nearside inner driveshaft boot
Pass15,250 miles (+9,838)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 15,250 miles
- Test number
- 791388518495
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass5,412 miles (-51,297)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 5,412 miles
- Test number
- 237131001002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres bald on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass56,709 miles (+9,712)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 56,709 miles
- Test number
- 517968791526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 46,997 miles
- Test number
- 617798566863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,997 miles (+10,213)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,997 miles
- Test number
- 546707921883
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,784 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 36,784 miles
- Test number
- 577079755109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB12 BUE
- Does LB12 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BUE is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BUE?
- The MOT on LB12 BUE is valid until 4 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 BUE done?
- LB12 BUE was recorded at 50,728 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,273 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BUE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BUE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB12 BUE find?
- LB12 BUE passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 9 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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