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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MLOMOT history

LB12 MLO is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 3 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
77,466 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLO
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
3 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLO was last recorded at 77,466 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,347 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
4,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,466 miles
  • 2023 – 76,347 miles
  • 2022 – 73,130 miles
  • 2021 – 70,564 miles
  • 2020 – 68,648 miles
  • 2019 – 61,482 miles
  • 2018 – 52,063 miles
  • 2017 – 51,933 miles
  • 2016 – 43,670 miles
  • 2015 – 32,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,466 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,466 miles (+1,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    735003453653
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. Pass76,347 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    236292791333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,343 miles (+3,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,343 miles
    Test number
    870710276389
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass73,130 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,130 miles
    Test number
    297132882374
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass70,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    871802142991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,564 miles (+1,916)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    305974028400
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass68,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,648 miles
    Test number
    174340551547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail68,645 miles (+7,163)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    215396359937
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass61,482 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,482 miles
    Test number
    938276214941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,063 miles (+130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    370953537419
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail51,933 miles (+8,263)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    494418670568
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass43,670 miles (+11,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,670 miles
    Test number
    330735103751
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass32,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    608004555151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MLO

Does LB12 MLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 MLO expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLO?
The MOT on LB12 MLO expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 MLO done?
LB12 MLO was recorded at 77,466 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 4,779 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLO 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 MLO find?
LB12 MLO passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: steering column top bearing slightly worn.

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