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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MLLMOT history

LB12 MLL is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 156,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,610 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLL was last recorded at 156,610 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,600 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
13,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,610 miles
  • 2025 – 149,733 miles
  • 2024 – 141,035 miles
  • 2023 – 134,010 miles
  • 2022 – 121,262 miles
  • 2021 – 108,095 miles
  • 2020 – 97,142 miles
  • 2017 – 8,211 miles
  • 2016 – 5,096 miles
  • 2015 – 1,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,610 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both frontsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,610 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,610 miles
    Test number
    191595010562
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail156,600 miles (+6,867)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,600 miles
    Test number
    212465846134
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,733 miles (+8,698)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    149,733 miles
    Test number
    991442630367
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,035 miles (+7,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,035 miles
    Test number
    351919343617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass134,010 miles (+12,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,010 miles
    Test number
    498734666649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met standard

  6. Pass121,262 miles (+13,167)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,262 miles
    Test number
    673208701578
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,095 miles (+10,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,095 miles
    Test number
    420793338681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached accident damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,142 miles (+88,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    253198707761
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass8,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    8,211 miles
    Test number
    572271177605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail8,211 miles (+3,115)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,211 miles
    Test number
    723519433562
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass5,096 miles (+3,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    5,096 miles
    Test number
    722036340517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  12. Pass1,736 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    1,736 miles
    Test number
    486763685122
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 MLL

Does LB12 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLL?
The MOT on LB12 MLL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 MLL done?
LB12 MLL was recorded at 156,610 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 13,730 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLL 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 MLL find?
LB12 MLL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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