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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 BVDMOT history

LB12 BVD is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,611 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 BVD
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 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 BVD was last recorded at 90,611 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 9,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2015: 1 miles, lower than 58,259 miles on 15 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,938 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,673 miles
Average per year
3,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,611 miles
  • 2025 – 80,938 miles
  • 2024 – 70,719 miles
  • 2023 – 58,750 miles
  • 2022 – 50,839 miles
  • 2021 – 36,907 miles
  • 2020 – 25,060 miles
  • 2019 – 22,217 miles
  • 2018 – 18,458 miles
  • 2017 – 13,193 miles
  • 2016 – 6,515 miles
  • 2015 – 1 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    516346770052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,609 miles (+9,671)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    260942827248
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,938 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,938 miles
    Test number
    948847796606
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail80,933 miles (+10,214)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,933 miles
    Test number
    564363529265
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,719 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,719 miles
    Test number
    200084247368
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,719 miles (+11,969)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,719 miles
    Test number
    157184459246
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,750 miles (+417)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    615058104189
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail58,333 miles (+7,494)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,333 miles
    Test number
    238938156016
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    467366096047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,838 miles (+13,931)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,838 miles
    Test number
    569654173781
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 recommend change asap (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,907 miles
    Test number
    632296716390
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail36,906 miles (+11,846)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,906 miles
    Test number
    330328554566
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass25,060 miles (+2,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,060 miles
    Test number
    696572803624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass22,217 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    537885327583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,458 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    18,458 miles
    Test number
    578440005977
    • AdvisoryStone chips on the windscreen.

  16. Fail18,455 miles (+5,262)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,455 miles
    Test number
    236217999967
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips on the windscreen.

  17. Pass13,193 miles (+6,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    13,193 miles
    Test number
    161762000423
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass6,515 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    6,515 miles
    Test number
    428256510986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass1 miles (-58,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    963701960070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,259 miles (+5,247)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    561776909925
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

  21. Pass53,012 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,012 miles
    Test number
    565027945108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRequired wheel alignment check and adjust to to wear to inside edge of front tyres

Questions about LB12 BVD

Does LB12 BVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 BVD is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 BVD?
The MOT on LB12 BVD is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 BVD done?
LB12 BVD was recorded at 90,611 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,361 miles a year.
Has LB12 BVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 BVD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 BVD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 BVD find?
LB12 BVD passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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