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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MFEMOT history

LB12 MFE is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 10 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,998 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MFE
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 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MFE was last recorded at 151,998 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,110 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,888 miles
Average per year
10,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,998 miles
  • 2024 – 144,110 miles
  • 2023 – 139,035 miles
  • 2022 – 135,656 miles
  • 2021 – 117,005 miles
  • 2020 – 108,637 miles
  • 2019 – 93,093 miles
  • 2018 – 77,680 miles
  • 2017 – 61,378 miles
  • 2016 – 49,823 miles
  • 2015 – 38,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,998 miles
    Test number
    898413520932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail151,998 miles (+7,888)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,998 miles
    Test number
    823755793625
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,110 miles (+5,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,110 miles
    Test number
    289884537048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    695422712231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail139,035 miles (+3,379)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,035 miles
    Test number
    148469135463
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on limit 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass135,656 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,656 miles
    Test number
    601097636969
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail135,656 miles (+7,545)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,656 miles
    Test number
    332968906198
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass128,111 miles (+11,106)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,111 miles
    Test number
    862258326592
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,005 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,005 miles
    Test number
    572711088162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,931 miles (+8,294)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    431099229175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass108,637 miles (+15,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,637 miles
    Test number
    795750411629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,093 miles (+15,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,093 miles
    Test number
    686852575974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    682953225901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,680 miles (+16,302)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    619031534501
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit running off (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass61,378 miles (+11,555)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    662615561547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,823 miles
    Test number
    432446218347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,821 miles (+11,507)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,821 miles
    Test number
    846982632877
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    976098385115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MFE

Does LB12 MFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MFE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MFE?
The MOT on LB12 MFE is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MFE done?
LB12 MFE was recorded at 151,998 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 10,867 miles a year.
Has LB12 MFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MFE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MFE 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 MFE find?
LB12 MFE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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