Kia Ceed
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 MKUMOT history
LB12 MKU is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 130,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 130,844 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 MKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 MKU was last recorded at 130,844 miles on 11 May 2026, 5,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,087 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,757 miles
- Average per year
- 7,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,844 miles
- 2025 – 125,087 miles
- 2024 – 117,105 miles
- 2023 – 113,622 miles
- 2022 – 108,454 miles
- 2020 – 103,061 miles
- 2019 – 94,331 miles
- 2018 – 88,040 miles
- 2017 – 79,768 miles
- 2016 – 66,258 miles
- 2015 – 50,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,844 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,844 miles (+5,757)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 130,844 miles
- Test number
- 704183830941
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass125,087 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 125,087 miles
- Test number
- 579875192722
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,087 miles (+7,982)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,087 miles
- Test number
- 687482568196
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass117,105 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 117,105 miles
- Test number
- 169490123067
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,105 miles (+3,483)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,105 miles
- Test number
- 429942028943
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass113,622 miles (+5,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 113,622 miles
- Test number
- 905273668228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,454 miles (+5,393)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 108,454 miles
- Test number
- 500274962001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,061 miles (+8,730)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 103,061 miles
- Test number
- 340840988916
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,331 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,331 miles
- Test number
- 165256557530
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail94,331 miles (+6,291)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,331 miles
- Test number
- 761673132404
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,040 miles (+8,272)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,040 miles
- Test number
- 184556391729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,768 miles (+13,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 79,768 miles
- Test number
- 483254303336
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn badly recommend replacement asap
Pass66,258 miles (+15,606)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 66,258 miles
- Test number
- 570956568364
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,652 miles
- Test number
- 657556675192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,652 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,652 miles
- Test number
- 587005375147
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- NoteN/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
Questions about LB12 MKU
- Does LB12 MKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MKU is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 MKU?
- The MOT on LB12 MKU is valid until 27 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 MKU done?
- LB12 MKU was recorded at 130,844 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 7,370 miles a year.
- Has LB12 MKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 MKU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 MKU 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 MKU find?
- LB12 MKU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.
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