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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MDKMOT history

LB12 MDK is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
122,177 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MDK was last recorded at 122,177 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,170 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,177 miles
  • 2024 – 112,566 miles
  • 2022 – 105,407 miles
  • 2021 – 98,480 miles
  • 2020 – 90,784 miles
  • 2019 – 79,921 miles
  • 2018 – 70,231 miles
  • 2017 – 56,730 miles
  • 2016 – 47,982 miles
  • 2015 – 36,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,177 miles
  • AdvisoryFront steering rack has slight play in both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer headlamp has slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBlack under body sealant sprayed under carRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryComplete corrosion under car and on suspension partsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,177 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,177 miles
    Test number
    535740754387
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack has slight play in both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer headlamp has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBlack under body sealant sprayed under car
    • AdvisoryComplete corrosion under car and on suspension parts

  2. Fail122,170 miles (+9,604)4 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    223975048831
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack has slight play in both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer headlamp has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBlack under body sealant sprayed under car
    • AdvisoryComplete corrosion under car and on suspension parts

  3. Pass112,566 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    596881892765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,407 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,407 miles
    Test number
    109947956815
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and component corrosion

  5. Fail105,407 miles (+6,927)1 repaired2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,407 miles
    Test number
    387527071640
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and component corrosion

  6. Pass98,480 miles (+202)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    156494253977
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,278 miles (+7,494)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,278 miles
    Test number
    595890751559
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass90,784 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,784 miles
    Test number
    872867527743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively could possibly be the condition of tyre (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and ran off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively could possibly be the condition of tyre (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape inner [may give a rumble noise] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail90,784 miles (+10,863)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,784 miles
    Test number
    122540436876
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split excessively (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively could possibly be the condition of tyre (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and ran off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively could possibly be the condition of tyre (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre out of shape inner [may give a rumble noise] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass79,921 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,921 miles
    Test number
    871902088559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,025 miles (+8,794)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    716988876194
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,231 miles (+13,501)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    553266293902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,730 miles (+8,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,730 miles
    Test number
    222675342627
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass47,982 miles (+11,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    180830870625
    • AdvisoryCrack in N/S top corner of screen but not adversly affecting the drivers view of the road

  15. Fail36,545 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    128619765162
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass36,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,545 miles
    Test number
    899409665130
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LB12 MDK

Does LB12 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 MDK expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MDK?
The MOT on LB12 MDK expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 MDK done?
LB12 MDK was recorded at 122,177 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 8,515 miles a year.
Has LB12 MDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MDK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MDK 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 MDK find?
LB12 MDK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: front steering rack has slight play in both sides; nearside front outer headlamp has slight damage; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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