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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 LZHMOT history

LB12 LZH is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 5 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,320 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LZH was last recorded at 120,320 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 7,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2024: 107,603 miles, lower than 110,110 miles on 12 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,240 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,080 miles
Average per year
8,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,320 miles
  • 2025 – 113,240 miles
  • 2024 – 107,603 miles
  • 2023 – 110,110 miles
  • 2022 – 92,234 miles
  • 2021 – 82,100 miles
  • 2020 – 74,014 miles
  • 2019 – 64,070 miles
  • 2018 – 55,107 miles
  • 2017 – 44,369 miles
  • 2016 – 33,169 miles
  • 2015 – 23,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,320 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 discs slightly lipped and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,320 miles (+7,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,320 miles
    Test number
    207554169618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass113,240 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,240 miles
    Test number
    598316797722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,603 miles (-2,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,603 miles
    Test number
    207723103757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    110,110 miles
    Test number
    285661193597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail110,110 miles (+17,876)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,110 miles
    Test number
    535864291715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass92,234 miles (+10,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    103357155936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,100 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,100 miles
    Test number
    398418736692
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,099 miles (+8,085)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    349164547449
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on 2mm and inner edges to cords (205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly lipped and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear has slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    373929579811
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

  10. Fail74,014 miles (+9,944)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    185885872677
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

  11. Pass64,070 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,070 miles
    Test number
    487650487478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,107 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    809251935381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn at edges

  13. Fail55,107 miles (+10,738)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    434190620858
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn at edges

  14. Pass44,369 miles (+11,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    130757650286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/cracking

  15. Pass33,169 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,169 miles
    Test number
    231857456704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,673 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    23,673 miles
    Test number
    229082245051
    • NoteRear wiper torn.

  17. Fail23,673 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,673 miles
    Test number
    989451145017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper torn.

Questions about LB12 LZH

Does LB12 LZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LZH is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LZH?
The MOT on LB12 LZH is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LZH done?
LB12 LZH was recorded at 120,320 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,816 miles a year.
Has LB12 LZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LZH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 LZH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 LZH find?
LB12 LZH passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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