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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 LZMMOT history

LB12 LZM is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,062 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LZM
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
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LZM was last recorded at 137,062 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,278 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
7,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,062 miles
  • 2025 – 133,278 miles
  • 2024 – 128,760 miles
  • 2021 – 121,164 miles
  • 2020 – 113,604 miles
  • 2019 – 104,463 miles
  • 2018 – 101,363 miles
  • 2017 – 83,942 miles
  • 2016 – 69,621 miles
  • 2015 – 52,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,062 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perishing/cracking
  • AdvisoryClutch Pedal anti slip provision missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,062 miles (+3,784)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    862759796212
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perishing/cracking
    • AdvisoryClutch Pedal anti slip provision missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR and NSR Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,278 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,278 miles
    Test number
    728747000940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail133,271 miles (+4,511)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,271 miles
    Test number
    846448239642
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass128,760 miles (+7,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,760 miles
    Test number
    546076876447
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,164 miles (+7,560)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,164 miles
    Test number
    978380488357
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside

  6. Pass113,604 miles (+9,141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,604 miles
    Test number
    390992236058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on their inner edge
    • AdvisoryVery low effort from o/s handbrake. imbalance at 59%

  7. Pass104,463 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    838964447685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,456 miles (+3,093)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    154527270498
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass101,363 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,363 miles
    Test number
    868402459503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,215 miles (+16,273)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    753833259845
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass83,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    305341532356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,942 miles (+14,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    776997369186
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass69,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,621 miles
    Test number
    340899012619
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail69,618 miles (+17,602)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    614344247799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    718206855129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LZM

Does LB12 LZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LZM is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LZM?
The MOT on LB12 LZM is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LZM done?
LB12 LZM was recorded at 137,062 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 7,914 miles a year.
Has LB12 LZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LZM has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 LZM 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 LZM find?
LB12 LZM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; auxiliary belt perishing/cracking, and 5 more.

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