Kia Ceed
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 BUOMOT history
LB12 BUO is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,320 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 127,320 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,257 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BUO
- 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 expired on 1 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BUO was last recorded at 127,320 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,313 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 9,257 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 127,320 miles
- 2024 – 119,496 miles
- 2023 – 114,113 miles
- 2022 – 111,056 miles
- 2021 – 103,076 miles
- 2020 – 96,489 miles
- 2019 – 77,591 miles
- 2018 – 65,281 miles
- 2017 – 48,918 miles
- 2016 – 42,089 miles
- 2015 – 31,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,320 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre fitted with inside on the outsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryReverse lamp damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,320 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 127,320 miles
- Test number
- 778412444177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre fitted with inside on the outside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryReverse lamp damaged
Fail127,313 miles (+7,817)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,313 miles
- Test number
- 422382237298
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre fitted with inside on the outside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryReverse lamp damaged
Pass119,496 miles (+5,383)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 119,496 miles
- Test number
- 932752325831
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,113 miles4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,113 miles
- Test number
- 410764224097
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail114,113 miles (+3,057)2 dangerous3 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,113 miles
- Test number
- 256903213212
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,056 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,056 miles
- Test number
- 216454579452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,045 miles (+7,969)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,045 miles
- Test number
- 575552261990
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass103,076 miles (+6,587)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 103,076 miles
- Test number
- 365379671948
- AdvisoryNsf inner cv gaiter leaking
Pass96,489 miles (+18,898)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 96,489 miles
- Test number
- 308886029059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,591 miles (+317)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,591 miles
- Test number
- 686125403513
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail77,274 miles (+11,993)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,274 miles
- Test number
- 178731701805
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder shield fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,281 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,281 miles
- Test number
- 888469541018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail65,281 miles (+16,363)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,281 miles
- Test number
- 740874998541
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,918 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 48,918 miles
- Test number
- 217461887248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNsr osr osf tyres all cracking within tread block and on the side walls
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,918 miles (+6,829)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,918 miles
- Test number
- 929205343272
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNsr osr osf tyres all cracking within tread block and on the side walls
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,089 miles (+10,287)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,089 miles
- Test number
- 942403556147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 31,802 miles
- Test number
- 498919255112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 BUO
- Does LB12 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB12 BUO expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BUO?
- The MOT on LB12 BUO expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB12 BUO done?
- LB12 BUO was recorded at 127,320 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 9,257 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BUO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BUO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BUO 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 BUO find?
- LB12 BUO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre fitted with inside on the outside; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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