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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB12 MLKMOT history

LB12 MLK is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,091 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLK was last recorded at 98,091 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,026 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,065 miles
Average per year
5,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,091 miles
  • 2025 – 93,026 miles
  • 2024 – 84,913 miles
  • 2023 – 80,113 miles
  • 2022 – 75,462 miles
  • 2021 – 71,697 miles
  • 2020 – 67,959 miles
  • 2019 – 63,004 miles
  • 2018 – 54,965 miles
  • 2017 – 47,242 miles
  • 2016 – 40,815 miles
  • 2015 – 32,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,091 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    502159908728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    111356857021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,026 miles (+8,113)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    961134281571
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,913 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    925513139169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,113 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,113 miles
    Test number
    333397742898
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,462 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,462 miles
    Test number
    476460633232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,697 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,697 miles
    Test number
    913635003989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass67,959 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    703677156509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    300309417016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,004 miles (+8,039)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    590768920709
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorTailgate component insecure handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,965 miles
    Test number
    225759302791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,965 miles (+7,723)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,965 miles
    Test number
    740498157560
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass47,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    640893227519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,242 miles (+6,427)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    728934867703
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass40,815 miles (+8,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,815 miles
    Test number
    157751129712
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have heavy age cracking

  16. Pass32,036 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    717054975162
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail32,036 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,036 miles
    Test number
    905064375191
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 MLK

Does LB12 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLK is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLK?
The MOT on LB12 MLK is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MLK done?
LB12 MLK was recorded at 98,091 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,994 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLK 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 MLK find?
LB12 MLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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