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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MDZMOT history

LB12 MDZ is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,617 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MDZ
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 valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MDZ was last recorded at 122,617 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 18,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,550 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18,067 miles
Average per year
8,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,617 miles
  • 2024 – 104,550 miles
  • 2023 – 97,145 miles
  • 2022 – 89,997 miles
  • 2021 – 81,642 miles
  • 2020 – 74,378 miles
  • 2019 – 63,110 miles
  • 2018 – 54,923 miles
  • 2017 – 45,432 miles
  • 2016 – 35,268 miles
  • 2015 – 28,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,617 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,617 miles
    Test number
    554592322001
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail122,617 miles (+18,067)4 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,617 miles
    Test number
    764818837473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,550 miles (+7,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    517153471431
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

  4. Pass97,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    775894238094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.

  5. Fail97,145 miles (+7,148)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    924778815957
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play.

  6. Pass89,997 miles (+8,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    160306565185
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass81,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    595790776621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,642 miles (+7,264)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    427825919748
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated thin end insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass74,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    999584393793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,377 miles (+11,267)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,377 miles
    Test number
    989493549651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread area. and wearing on inner tread area. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip insecure allowing grease to leak out. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass63,110 miles (+173)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,110 miles
    Test number
    933742991935
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner cv boot has a slight leakage of grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped and perished

  12. Fail62,937 miles (+8,014)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,937 miles
    Test number
    112418762075
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV boot has slight grease leak from clip
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + rubber perished + stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + rubber perished + stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,923 miles (+9,491)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    718723823764
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass45,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    234308278171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,432 miles (+10,164)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    586239628926
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,268 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,268 miles
    Test number
    108588426433
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  17. Pass28,921 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,921 miles
    Test number
    419203285042
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged

Questions about LB12 MDZ

Does LB12 MDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MDZ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MDZ?
The MOT on LB12 MDZ is valid until 29 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 MDZ done?
LB12 MDZ was recorded at 122,617 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 8,836 miles a year.
Has LB12 MDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MDZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MDZ 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 MDZ find?
LB12 MDZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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