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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MHMMOT history

LB12 MHM is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,239 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MHM was last recorded at 111,239 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,233 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,239 miles
  • 2024 – 106,074 miles
  • 2023 – 99,332 miles
  • 2022 – 90,068 miles
  • 2021 – 81,425 miles
  • 2020 – 75,341 miles
  • 2019 – 67,681 miles
  • 2018 – 59,176 miles
  • 2017 – 49,721 miles
  • 2016 – 39,023 miles
  • 2015 – 30,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,239 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking travel long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,239 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    765051614195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,233 miles (+5,159)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,233 miles
    Test number
    349065926936
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass106,074 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    738172387400
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail106,074 miles (+6,742)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    244790025098
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,332 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    930998847012
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both juddering in operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever travel long. Adjustment or replacement of brakes required soon

  6. Fail99,332 miles (+9,264)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    855751586301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both juddering in operation (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever travel long. Adjustment or replacement of brakes required soon

  7. Pass90,068 miles (+8,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,068 miles
    Test number
    323059998598
    • Advisory-parking lever travel long but not to stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,425 miles (+6,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    935144975207
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread area and lumpy on inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever travel long but not to stop

  9. Pass75,341 miles (+7,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    710771242306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,681 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    524717103192
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking travel long (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Fail67,525 miles (+8,349)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,525 miles
    Test number
    678973518435
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking travel long (1.1.6 (d))

  12. Pass59,176 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    707932951906
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail59,176 miles (+9,455)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    122466964776
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass49,721 miles (+10,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,721 miles
    Test number
    182915450917
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass39,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    679887818576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,023 miles (+8,354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    112819615952
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass30,669 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,669 miles
    Test number
    436077475173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail30,659 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,659 miles
    Test number
    187086375186
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB12 MHM

Does LB12 MHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MHM is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MHM?
The MOT on LB12 MHM is valid until 9 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 MHM done?
LB12 MHM was recorded at 111,239 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,713 miles a year.
Has LB12 MHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MHM has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MHM 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 MHM find?
LB12 MHM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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