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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 KDOMOT history

LB12 KDO is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
65,721 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KDO was last recorded at 65,721 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,719 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,721 miles
  • 2023 – 57,209 miles
  • 2022 – 47,218 miles
  • 2021 – 43,310 miles
  • 2020 – 40,845 miles
  • 2019 – 37,438 miles
  • 2018 – 34,223 miles
  • 2017 – 30,332 miles
  • 2016 – 25,287 miles
  • 2015 – 22,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 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.

  • All suspension components showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear subframe corroded/ undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All suspension components corroded / undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both rear tyres cracking though out tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,721 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    105328266164
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
  2. Fail65,719 miles (+8,510)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    555035403169
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components corroded
  3. Pass57,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    896913530174
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded/ undersealed
  4. Fail57,209 miles (+9,991)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    610691239056
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded/ undersealed
  5. Pass47,218 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    547216595422
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded / undersealed
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking though out tread
  6. Fail47,218 miles (+1,497)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    638503685659
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded / undersealed
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking though out tread
  7. Pass45,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    377256338938
    • 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))
  8. Fail45,721 miles (+2,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,721 miles
    Test number
    569363358219
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  9. Pass43,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    818122063117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,310 miles (+2,465)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    383035013934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass40,845 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    644818723340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,438 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,438 miles
    Test number
    253686995469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,223 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    577692461898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,332 miles (+5,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    132684977197
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
  15. Pass25,287 miles (+3,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,287 miles
    Test number
    258500747224
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass22,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    526877775116
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  17. Fail22,144 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    575427975111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB12 KDO

Does LB12 KDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 KDO expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KDO?
The MOT on LB12 KDO expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 KDO done?
LB12 KDO was recorded at 65,721 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 4,747 miles a year.
Has LB12 KDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KDO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 KDO 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 KDO find?
LB12 KDO passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: front subframe showing corrosion; rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

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