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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 CZTMOT history

LB12 CZT is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
186,073 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CZT was last recorded at 186,073 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,023 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
12,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,073 miles
  • 2025 – 168,052 miles
  • 2024 – 151,781 miles
  • 2023 – 141,555 miles
  • 2022 – 137,186 miles
  • 2021 – 123,486 miles
  • 2020 – 112,563 miles
  • 2019 – 97,933 miles
  • 2018 – 85,243 miles
  • 2017 – 71,344 miles
  • 2016 – 58,970 miles
  • 2015 – 44,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,073 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and Offside (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,073 miles (+50)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    186,073 miles
    Test number
    659996707413
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Fail186,023 miles (+17,971)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,023 miles
    Test number
    636589643129
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and Offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass168,052 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,052 miles
    Test number
    492617378074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail168,045 miles (+16,264)2 dangerous6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,045 miles
    Test number
    856438723101
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass151,781 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,781 miles
    Test number
    679061388930
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail151,780 miles (+10,225)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,780 miles
    Test number
    295493364810
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake reading low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass141,555 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,555 miles
    Test number
    918473504313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,186 miles (+13,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,186 miles
    Test number
    777972150915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears wearing out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass123,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    706703687392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,486 miles (+10,923)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    182954446089
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass112,563 miles (+14,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,563 miles
    Test number
    789702562772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass97,933 miles (+12,690)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,933 miles
    Test number
    174227402469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,243 miles (+13,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,243 miles
    Test number
    206668261296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass71,344 miles (+12,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,344 miles
    Test number
    682278168972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass58,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    166088260724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail58,970 miles (+14,056)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    117888834503
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass44,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,914 miles
    Test number
    146971475033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CZT

Does LB12 CZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CZT is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CZT?
The MOT on LB12 CZT is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CZT done?
LB12 CZT was recorded at 186,073 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 12,861 miles a year.
Has LB12 CZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CZT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 CZT 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 CZT find?
LB12 CZT passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front, and 3 more.

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