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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 KFAMOT history

LB12 KFA is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,397 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KFA
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
8 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KFA was last recorded at 90,397 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,397 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,397 miles
  • 2025 – 85,776 miles
  • 2024 – 80,031 miles
  • 2023 – 74,341 miles
  • 2022 – 69,909 miles
  • 2021 – 66,087 miles
  • 2020 – 62,921 miles
  • 2019 – 58,155 miles
  • 2018 – 52,046 miles
  • 2017 – 47,498 miles
  • 2016 – 42,823 miles
  • 2015 – 36,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,397 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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 Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,397 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    786443976433
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Fail90,397 miles (+4,621)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    519673819856
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,776 miles (+5,745)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    525720775356
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f wheel

  4. Pass80,031 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    934473039819
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,031 miles (+5,690)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,031 miles
    Test number
    762725603105
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    109146772104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,341 miles (+4,432)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    382330893890
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    358560176270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,909 miles (+3,822)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    647600884726
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,087 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    212720423047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    459485405381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail62,921 miles (+4,766)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,921 miles
    Test number
    717291240564
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass58,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,155 miles
    Test number
    993092917397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail58,155 miles (+6,109)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,155 miles
    Test number
    461525388987
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,046 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,046 miles
    Test number
    861417265884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,041 miles (+463)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,041 miles
    Test number
    940859756876
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  17. Fail51,578 miles (+4,080)2 dangerous6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    942935666936
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Advisory3x wiper blades split
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear rear washer inop
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brakes binding
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light flashes on intermittently
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

  18. Pass47,498 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    643226711217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  19. Fail47,498 miles (+4,675)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,498 miles
    Test number
    203429341545
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding

  20. Pass42,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    864767697002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,823 miles (+6,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    668144814493
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass36,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    739389885174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 KFA

Does LB12 KFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KFA is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KFA?
The MOT on LB12 KFA is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KFA done?
LB12 KFA was recorded at 90,397 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has LB12 KFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KFA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 KFA 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 KFA find?
LB12 KFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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