
Kia Ceed
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 MHNMOT history
LB12 MHN is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 188,383 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,664 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 MHN
- 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 19 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 MHN was last recorded at 188,383 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,380 miles · 15 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 13,664 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,383 miles
- 2024 – 168,202 miles
- 2023 – 156,838 miles
- 2022 – 140,641 miles
- 2021 – 129,456 miles
- 2020 – 115,462 miles
- 2019 – 102,087 miles
- 2018 – 90,997 miles
- 2017 – 76,339 miles
- 2016 – 59,428 miles
- 2015 – 45,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damp but no visible leaks.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,383 miles (+3)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 188,383 miles
- Test number
- 859727285245
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damp but no visible leaks.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))
Fail188,380 miles (+3,202)2 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,380 miles
- Test number
- 682254629727
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damp but no visible leaks.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front (1.2.1 (e))
Fail185,178 miles (+16,976)5 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,178 miles
- Test number
- 172636690149
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank slightly damp,no leaks visible.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides front and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Pass168,202 miles (+11,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 168,202 miles
- Test number
- 293359779837
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF OSF NSR OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lens craked
Pass156,838 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 156,838 miles
- Test number
- 521881684955
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,836 miles (+16,195)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,836 miles
- Test number
- 351927835175
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,641 miles (+11,185)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,641 miles
- Test number
- 704360440077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,456 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,456 miles
- Test number
- 746652353957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,421 miles (+13,959)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,421 miles
- Test number
- 509902189294
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass115,462 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 115,462 miles
- Test number
- 274836983046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,452 miles (+13,365)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,452 miles
- Test number
- 332434988484
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,087 miles (+11,090)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 102,087 miles
- Test number
- 964132183360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,997 miles (+14,658)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 90,997 miles
- Test number
- 386845122126
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,339 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,339 miles
- Test number
- 773305231793
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail76,339 miles (+16,911)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,339 miles
- Test number
- 196922813586
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass59,428 miles (+14,359)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 59,428 miles
- Test number
- 601808929148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
Pass45,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 45,069 miles
- Test number
- 397933975177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 MHN
- Does LB12 MHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MHN is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 MHN?
- The MOT on LB12 MHN is valid until 19 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 MHN done?
- LB12 MHN was recorded at 188,383 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 13,664 miles a year.
- Has LB12 MHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 MHN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 MHN 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 MHN find?
- LB12 MHN passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.
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