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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MLEMOT history

LB12 MLE is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,831 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLE
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 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLE was last recorded at 122,831 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,253 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,578 miles
Average per year
7,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,831 miles
  • 2025 – 119,253 miles
  • 2024 – 115,594 miles
  • 2023 – 111,346 miles
  • 2022 – 106,815 miles
  • 2021 – 96,926 miles
  • 2020 – 87,064 miles
  • 2019 – 76,423 miles
  • 2018 – 65,584 miles
  • 2017 – 56,404 miles
  • 2016 – 46,469 miles
  • 2015 – 36,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,831 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,831 miles (+3,578)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,831 miles
    Test number
    864592049175
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,253 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    119,253 miles
    Test number
    603709496105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass115,594 miles (+4,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,594 miles
    Test number
    750506175976
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass111,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    168763085103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,346 miles (+4,531)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    766526595629
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass106,815 miles (+9,889)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    106,815 miles
    Test number
    900161423495
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass96,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    650175181158
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Boot lid handle loose, door can still be readily opened and closed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail96,926 miles (+9,862)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,926 miles
    Test number
    706078925332
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Boot lid handle loose, door can still be readily opened and closed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass87,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    381687063318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,064 miles (+10,641)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,064 miles
    Test number
    767134578918
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass76,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    499409809576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,423 miles (+10,839)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,423 miles
    Test number
    773866846221
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass65,584 miles (+9,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    272161227758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,404 miles (+9,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,404 miles
    Test number
    739551768036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass46,469 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    986499055687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,286 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,286 miles
    Test number
    949721785121
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 MLE

Does LB12 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLE is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLE?
The MOT on LB12 MLE is valid until 25 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 MLE done?
LB12 MLE was recorded at 122,831 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,727 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLE 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 MLE find?
LB12 MLE passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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