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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MKFMOT history

LB12 MKF is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
208,136 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
16,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MKF was last recorded at 208,136 miles on 19 May 2026, 7,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,885 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,251 miles
Average per year
16,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,136 miles
  • 2025 – 200,885 miles
  • 2024 – 199,831 miles
  • 2023 – 183,226 miles
  • 2022 – 173,426 miles
  • 2021 – 139,891 miles
  • 2020 – 117,230 miles
  • 2019 – 99,003 miles
  • 2018 – 77,481 miles
  • 2017 – 64,243 miles
  • 2016 – 47,808 miles
  • 2015 – 32,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,136 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,136 miles (+7,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,136 miles
    Test number
    775513823665
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body/suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass200,885 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,885 miles
    Test number
    481036307699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail200,883 miles (+1,052)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,883 miles
    Test number
    463590459489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,831 miles (+16,605)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    199,831 miles
    Test number
    473419105529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    183,226 miles
    Test number
    252565191257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,226 miles (+9,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,226 miles
    Test number
    176943586069
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass173,426 miles (+33,535)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,426 miles
    Test number
    293493138783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,891 miles (+22,661)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,891 miles
    Test number
    916231678849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,230 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,230 miles
    Test number
    277741500168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,228 miles (+18,198)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    928392207293
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass99,030 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,030 miles
    Test number
    654794660490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,003 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    368556293276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail98,990 miles (+5,328)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    362162350150
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass93,662 miles (+16,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    884025661110
    • AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint rubbers split

  15. Pass77,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    814899161335
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail77,481 miles (+13,238)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    151056123596
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass64,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    246748768178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail64,243 miles (+16,435)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    319041968494
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass47,808 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    873190993373
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail47,808 miles (+15,122)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,808 miles
    Test number
    721100829642
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass32,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    437755075164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,686 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,686 miles
    Test number
    178875575148
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB12 MKF

Does LB12 MKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MKF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MKF?
The MOT on LB12 MKF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MKF done?
LB12 MKF was recorded at 208,136 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 16,093 miles a year.
Has LB12 MKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MKF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MKF 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 MKF find?
LB12 MKF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body/suspension components.

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