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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 KAAMOT history

LB12 KAA is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
133,810 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KAA was last recorded at 133,810 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,035 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
775 miles
Average per year
10,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,810 miles
  • 2023 – 133,035 miles
  • 2022 – 128,467 miles
  • 2021 – 121,235 miles
  • 2020 – 109,970 miles
  • 2019 – 93,445 miles
  • 2018 – 81,405 miles
  • 2017 – 68,309 miles
  • 2016 – 54,672 miles
  • 2015 – 41,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front exhaust joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,810 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    395072392819
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,810 miles (+775)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    509656232886
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass133,035 miles (+4,568)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,035 miles
    Test number
    192750675947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint is loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass128,467 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,467 miles
    Test number
    421633504028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,464 miles (+7,229)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,464 miles
    Test number
    824176335795
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,235 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,235 miles
    Test number
    226022361862
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint

  7. Fail121,234 miles (+11,264)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,234 miles
    Test number
    444949060372
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joint

  8. Pass109,970 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    925075304371
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail109,970 miles (+16,525)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,970 miles
    Test number
    969765899273
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    555515850676
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail93,445 miles (+12,040)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    466030753581
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass81,405 miles (+13,096)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    873304393550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    934496043941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,309 miles (+13,637)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,309 miles
    Test number
    287403669805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass54,672 miles (+12,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,672 miles
    Test number
    193411092743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,676 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    668747665111
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

  17. Fail41,676 miles4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    789694465161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tread
    • NoteNearside sill damaged

Questions about LB12 KAA

Does LB12 KAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 KAA expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KAA?
The MOT on LB12 KAA expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 KAA done?
LB12 KAA was recorded at 133,810 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 10,673 miles a year.
Has LB12 KAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KAA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 KAA 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 KAA find?
LB12 KAA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 9 advisories: direction indicator slightly discoloured all; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, and 6 more.

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