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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MHLMOT history

LB12 MHL is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
225,922 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MHL
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
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MHL was last recorded at 225,922 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 6,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
219,892 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,030 miles
Average per year
14,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,922 miles
  • 2025 – 219,892 miles
  • 2024 – 211,139 miles
  • 2023 – 199,893 miles
  • 2022 – 190,704 miles
  • 2020 – 190,162 miles
  • 2019 – 169,171 miles
  • 2018 – 143,330 miles
  • 2017 – 116,375 miles
  • 2016 – 90,779 miles
  • 2015 – 63,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,922 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axles corroded

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,922 miles (+6,030)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    225,922 miles
    Test number
    786985915682
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axles corroded

  2. Pass219,892 miles (+8,753)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    219,892 miles
    Test number
    237364990175
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,139 miles (+11,246)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    211,139 miles
    Test number
    203091467617
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Pass199,893 miles (+9,189)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,893 miles
    Test number
    820000724746
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Pass190,704 miles (+542)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,704 miles
    Test number
    561764015036
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass190,162 miles (+20,991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    190,162 miles
    Test number
    463115318136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass169,171 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,171 miles
    Test number
    714198056252
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail169,171 miles (+25,841)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,171 miles
    Test number
    375141291155
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass143,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,330 miles
    Test number
    272300463399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,324 miles (+10,406)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,324 miles
    Test number
    930895701570
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

  11. Pass132,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    560714663789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,918 miles (+16,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    927770250083
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working front both (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass116,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,375 miles
    Test number
    378610890727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,375 miles (+15,631)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,375 miles
    Test number
    128828819155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass100,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    783698645352
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low

  16. Fail100,744 miles (+9,965)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    606668713445
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low

  17. Pass90,779 miles (+27,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    688888823991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass63,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    358652545115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 MHL

Does LB12 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MHL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MHL?
The MOT on LB12 MHL is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MHL done?
LB12 MHL was recorded at 225,922 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 14,491 miles a year.
Has LB12 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MHL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LB12 MHL 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 MHL find?
LB12 MHL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 4 more.

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