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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 KFEMOT history

LB12 KFE is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 8 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,147 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KFE
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 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KFE was last recorded at 88,147 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,141 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,147 miles
  • 2024 – 85,018 miles
  • 2023 – 83,619 miles
  • 2022 – 79,955 miles
  • 2021 – 76,390 miles
  • 2020 – 72,548 miles
  • 2019 – 68,722 miles
  • 2018 – 63,869 miles
  • 2017 – 58,574 miles
  • 2016 – 51,497 miles
  • 2015 – 42,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,147 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm/rack has playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm/rack has playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 arms corroded but not seriously weakenedRecorded 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,147 miles (+6)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    526026363319
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm/rack has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm/rack has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

  2. Fail88,141 miles (+3,123)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    959896564052
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm/rack has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm/rack has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

  3. Pass85,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,018 miles
    Test number
    993584234971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,018 miles (+1,399)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,018 miles
    Test number
    661495217245
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    434403930396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail83,619 miles (+3,664)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    393617437771
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass79,955 miles (+3,565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    377377992415
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    985498109474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail76,390 miles (+3,842)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,390 miles
    Test number
    686529816506
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass72,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    215333549500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail72,548 miles (+3,826)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,548 miles
    Test number
    186231691555
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    664465769814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,722 miles (+4,853)4 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,722 miles
    Test number
    992388879212
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass63,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    774318687731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  15. Fail63,869 miles (+5,295)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,869 miles
    Test number
    169380903355
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  16. Pass58,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    687322620978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail58,574 miles (+7,077)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    959797708357
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,497 miles (+8,831)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,497 miles
    Test number
    124720591148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner edge (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass42,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,666 miles
    Test number
    115304085193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 KFE

Does LB12 KFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KFE is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KFE?
The MOT on LB12 KFE is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KFE done?
LB12 KFE was recorded at 88,147 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LB12 KFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KFE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 KFE 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 KFE find?
LB12 KFE passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 7 more.

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