Kia Ceed
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 LZCMOT history
LB12 LZC is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 159,584 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 LZC
- 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
- 10 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 LZC was last recorded at 159,584 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 15,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Oct 2020: 111,698 miles, lower than 154,933 miles on 6 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,119 miles · 27 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,465 miles
- Average per year
- 8,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 159,584 miles
- 2024 – 144,119 miles
- 2023 – 123,451 miles
- 2022 – 112,554 miles
- 2020 – 111,698 miles
- 2019 – 154,933 miles
- 2018 – 140,408 miles
- 2017 – 111,621 miles
- 2016 – 82,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ns os rack arms (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Turbo noisey
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,584 miles (+15,465)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 159,584 miles
- Test number
- 4838551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,119 miles (+20,668)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 144,119 miles
- Test number
- 3549382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,451 miles (+10,897)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 123,451 miles
- Test number
- 2091126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,554 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 112,554 miles
- Test number
- 463645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,698 miles (-43,235)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 111,698 miles
- Test number
- 22465412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,933 miles (+14,525)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 154,933 miles
- Test number
- 669376911985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,408 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,408 miles
- Test number
- 479425820456
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ns os rack arms (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTurbo noisey
Fail140,399 miles (+28,778)7 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,399 miles
- Test number
- 965656666407
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding 65kg drag (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn through outer ply on inside ede (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imballance (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ns os rack arms (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tres worn uneven on inside edges causing road noise (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTailgate lifter mount broken
- AdvisoryTurbo noisey
Pass111,621 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 111,621 miles
- Test number
- 413562038178
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,611 miles (+29,347)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,611 miles
- Test number
- 429309833335
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly partially seized (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak sump plug
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc modified but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1n)
Pass82,264 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,264 miles
- Test number
- 903143802987
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings rough when rotated
Fail82,264 miles6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,264 miles
- Test number
- 943009137994
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings rough when rotated
Questions about LB12 LZC
- Does LB12 LZC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LZC is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 LZC?
- The MOT on LB12 LZC is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 LZC done?
- LB12 LZC was recorded at 159,584 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 8,062 miles a year.
- Has LB12 LZC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 LZC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2018.
- Has the mileage on LB12 LZC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB12 LZC find?
- LB12 LZC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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