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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MJFMOT history

LB12 MJF is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
197,239 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MJF
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 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MJF was last recorded at 197,239 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 10,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,673 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,566 miles
Average per year
14,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,239 miles
  • 2025 – 186,673 miles
  • 2024 – 174,083 miles
  • 2023 – 162,830 miles
  • 2022 – 151,852 miles
  • 2021 – 109,717 miles
  • 2020 – 94,808 miles
  • 2019 – 78,068 miles
  • 2018 – 55,822 miles
  • 2017 – 38,865 miles
  • 2016 – 36,227 miles
  • 2015 – 33,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,239 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,239 miles (+10,566)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    197,239 miles
    Test number
    873531039065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,673 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,673 miles
    Test number
    130431199548
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail186,673 miles (+12,590)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,673 miles
    Test number
    106367042117
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass174,083 miles (+11,253)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,083 miles
    Test number
    173410596729
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass162,830 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    984287084529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,822 miles (+10,970)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,822 miles
    Test number
    155332203644
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low perfomance. 50% low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass151,852 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    104161486533
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,841 miles (+42,124)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,841 miles
    Test number
    925484491822
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,717 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    256099960598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail109,672 miles (+447)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,672 miles
    Test number
    943079929327
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoot catch surround loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail109,225 miles (+14,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    467526220062
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,808 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,808 miles
    Test number
    506341625565
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass94,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    917986898182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,717 miles (+16,649)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,717 miles
    Test number
    655571552607
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass78,068 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,068 miles
    Test number
    333289986816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,033 miles (+622)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,033 miles
    Test number
    556398743055
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  17. Pass77,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    963514578143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,411 miles (+21,589)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,411 miles
    Test number
    457869583119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  19. Pass55,822 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    793686244827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  20. Pass55,138 miles (+16,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,138 miles
    Test number
    547922822359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  21. Pass38,865 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    614425642707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,860 miles (+2,633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,860 miles
    Test number
    584434860196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner door handle not working

  23. Pass36,227 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,227 miles
    Test number
    357083035354
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH rear tyres cracking

  24. Pass33,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,832 miles
    Test number
    929523989471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB12 MJF

Does LB12 MJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MJF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MJF?
The MOT on LB12 MJF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MJF done?
LB12 MJF was recorded at 197,239 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 14,910 miles a year.
Has LB12 MJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MJF has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MJF 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 MJF find?
LB12 MJF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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