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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass188,383 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass140,641 miles (+11,185)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,641 miles
    Test number
    704360440077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,456 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,456 miles
    Test number
    746652353957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass102,087 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    964132183360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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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