Kia Ceed
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 BUVMOT history
LB12 BUV is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 65,978 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,946 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 BUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 BUV was last recorded at 65,978 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2018: 4,311 miles, lower than 48,723 miles on 17 Mar 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 65,978 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,946 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 65,978 miles
- 2024 – 58,069 miles
- 2023 – 50,582 miles
- 2022 – 46,202 miles
- 2021 – 38,804 miles
- 2020 – 29,071 miles
- 2019 – 15,671 miles
- 2018 – 4,311 miles
- 2017 – 48,723 miles
- 2016 – 41,836 miles
- 2015 – 35,243 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,978 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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 65,978 miles
- Test number
- 757339166432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,978 miles (+7,909)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,978 miles
- Test number
- 455002283636
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass58,069 miles (+7,487)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 58,069 miles
- Test number
- 939410381866
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,582 miles (+4,380)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 50,582 miles
- Test number
- 634150512166
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshapen
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,202 miles (+7,398)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 46,202 miles
- Test number
- 969008154817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshapen and worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass38,804 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 38,804 miles
- Test number
- 426752032975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush bonding adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inboard parking brakes recorded poor effort
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper blade rubber torn
Fail38,804 miles (+9,733)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,804 miles
- Test number
- 334133419515
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush bonding adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inboard parking brakes recorded poor effort
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Wiper blade rubber torn
Pass29,071 miles (+13,400)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 29,071 miles
- Test number
- 866275046963
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm front bush bonding adrift
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Link arm dust cover small clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Inboard parking brakes recorded poor efficiency
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass15,671 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 15,671 miles
- Test number
- 859788187207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail15,671 miles (+11,360)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,671 miles
- Test number
- 682425567629
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Inboard parking brakes recorded little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass4,311 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 4,311 miles
- Test number
- 789991953833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail4,311 miles (-44,412)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,311 miles
- Test number
- 741947259873
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass48,723 miles (+6,887)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 48,723 miles
- Test number
- 841100808651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,836 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,836 miles
- Test number
- 952616552926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,836 miles (+6,593)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,836 miles
- Test number
- 915318248881
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Pass35,243 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,243 miles
- Test number
- 769589655145
- NoteCut in tread o/s/r tyre
- NoteN/s wiper blade split
Questions about LB12 BUV
- Does LB12 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BUV is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 BUV?
- The MOT on LB12 BUV is valid until 11 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 BUV done?
- LB12 BUV was recorded at 65,978 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,946 miles a year.
- Has LB12 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 BUV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 BUV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB12 BUV find?
- LB12 BUV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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