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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MKMMOT history

LB12 MKM is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,814 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MKM
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 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MKM was last recorded at 129,814 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 6,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2016: 45,309 miles, lower than 60,738 miles on 3 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,058 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,756 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,814 miles
  • 2025 – 123,058 miles
  • 2024 – 112,298 miles
  • 2023 – 102,089 miles
  • 2022 – 91,960 miles
  • 2021 – 83,405 miles
  • 2020 – 77,661 miles
  • 2019 – 69,344 miles
  • 2018 – 62,686 miles
  • 2017 – 53,790 miles
  • 2016 – 45,309 miles
  • 2015 – 60,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,814 miles
    Test number
    813340004498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,812 miles (+6,754)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,812 miles
    Test number
    234913914767
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,058 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    128716853052
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,058 miles (+10,760)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,058 miles
    Test number
    159653335453
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    297745414184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail112,298 miles (+10,209)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,298 miles
    Test number
    846402136686
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,089 miles (+10,129)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    274481632449
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    888431119999
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail91,960 miles (+8,555)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,960 miles
    Test number
    683927818093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass83,405 miles (+5,744)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,405 miles
    Test number
    671976700900
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,661 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,661 miles
    Test number
    864241917497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  12. Fail77,661 miles (+8,317)5 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,661 miles
    Test number
    951939873114
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken and sharp edges (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass69,344 miles (+6,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    776288987877
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass62,686 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,686 miles
    Test number
    981032303612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,790 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,790 miles
    Test number
    516298234240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,309 miles (-15,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,309 miles
    Test number
    167291232841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to crack

  17. Pass60,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    108032165077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,738 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    205559455035
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB12 MKM

Does LB12 MKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MKM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MKM?
The MOT on LB12 MKM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MKM done?
LB12 MKM was recorded at 129,814 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LB12 MKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MKM has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 MKM find?
LB12 MKM passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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