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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 KAOMOT history

LB12 KAO is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,216 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KAO
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
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KAO was last recorded at 82,216 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 10,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,312 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,904 miles
Average per year
5,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,216 miles
  • 2025 – 71,312 miles
  • 2024 – 57,589 miles
  • 2023 – 50,070 miles
  • 2022 – 42,776 miles
  • 2021 – 36,157 miles
  • 2020 – 32,476 miles
  • 2019 – 30,090 miles
  • 2018 – 27,538 miles
  • 2017 – 24,232 miles
  • 2016 – 21,244 miles
  • 2015 – 18,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,216 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,216 miles (+10,904)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,216 miles
    Test number
    627836470106
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass71,312 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,312 miles
    Test number
    640173439432
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,312 miles (+13,723)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,312 miles
    Test number
    752199540806
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass57,589 miles (+7,519)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,589 miles
    Test number
    804985664107
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass50,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    119811894945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail50,070 miles (+7,294)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,070 miles
    Test number
    898484717628
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass42,776 miles (+348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    443868435768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail42,428 miles (+6,271)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    401298875088
    • MajorAll position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass36,157 miles (+3,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    178349108036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass32,476 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,476 miles
    Test number
    736981244637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,090 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    347659340812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,538 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,538 miles
    Test number
    286863335330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,232 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,232 miles
    Test number
    935431027565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,244 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    21,244 miles
    Test number
    847212483618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    825658493318
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail20,721 miles (+2,360)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,721 miles
    Test number
    177133120331
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass18,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,361 miles
    Test number
    325555575134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 KAO

Does LB12 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KAO is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KAO?
The MOT on LB12 KAO is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KAO done?
LB12 KAO was recorded at 82,216 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,665 miles a year.
Has LB12 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KAO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 KAO 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 KAO find?
LB12 KAO passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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