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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 BUUMOT history

LB12 BUU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
116,999 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BUU
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 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 BUU was last recorded at 116,999 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 6,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,234 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,765 miles
Average per year
7,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,999 miles
  • 2025 – 110,234 miles
  • 2024 – 103,495 miles
  • 2023 – 96,768 miles
  • 2022 – 89,094 miles
  • 2021 – 79,514 miles
  • 2020 – 74,489 miles
  • 2019 – 64,644 miles
  • 2018 – 53,905 miles
  • 2017 – 45,969 miles
  • 2016 – 39,276 miles
  • 2015 – 32,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,999 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn knocking (2.2.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail116,999 miles (+6,765)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,999 miles
    Test number
    685786659071
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn knocking (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass110,234 miles (+6,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,234 miles
    Test number
    166933603720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,495 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    749249569289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,768 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,768 miles
    Test number
    919178171091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Fail96,767 miles (+7,673)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,767 miles
    Test number
    201667274429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass89,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    371752777880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail89,094 miles (+9,580)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,094 miles
    Test number
    203970005819
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    227652013763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,514 miles (+5,025)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    411902682025
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass74,489 miles (+9,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    712026088125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass64,644 miles (+10,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,644 miles
    Test number
    572711806272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • 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))

  12. Pass53,905 miles (+7,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,905 miles
    Test number
    915028915534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished in between the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in between the tread

  13. Pass45,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    285173353900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,969 miles (+6,693)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    950417220466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass39,276 miles (+6,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    573595304267
    • 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)

  16. Fail32,335 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,335 miles
    Test number
    109037265164
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass32,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,335 miles
    Test number
    847947565157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 BUU

Does LB12 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 BUU expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BUU?
The MOT on LB12 BUU expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 BUU done?
LB12 BUU was recorded at 116,999 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,706 miles a year.
Has LB12 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BUU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 BUU 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 BUU find?
LB12 BUU failed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 major defects and 7 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front position lamp not working; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 7 more.

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