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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 MLUMOT history

LB12 MLU is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,642 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 MLU
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 MLU was last recorded at 149,642 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,698 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,944 miles
Average per year
10,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,642 miles
  • 2025 – 144,698 miles
  • 2024 – 136,693 miles
  • 2023 – 123,112 miles
  • 2022 – 107,998 miles
  • 2021 – 95,420 miles
  • 2020 – 88,082 miles
  • 2019 – 77,390 miles
  • 2018 – 65,524 miles
  • 2017 – 55,495 miles
  • 2016 – 45,697 miles
  • 2015 – 35,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,642 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear sub frame slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,642 miles (+4,944)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,642 miles
    Test number
    334747193414
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,698 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    722375837534
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame has been heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  3. Fail144,677 miles (+7,984)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,677 miles
    Test number
    303640437352
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slightly corroded

  4. Pass136,693 miles (+13,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,693 miles
    Test number
    281228404126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components corroded

  5. Pass123,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    865315087278
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,112 miles (+15,114)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    489722344232
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,998 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    382614729680
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,998 miles (+12,578)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    410338147737
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,420 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    897600866381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,082 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    437497340964
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail88,082 miles (+10,692)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    386792410774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,390 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,390 miles
    Test number
    110349449759
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail77,390 miles (+11,866)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,390 miles
    Test number
    280687448252
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass65,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    135309111802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,524 miles (+10,029)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,524 miles
    Test number
    579469304407
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass55,495 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    927592065722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,697 miles (+10,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,697 miles
    Test number
    170327703684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    329381385138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 MLU

Does LB12 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 MLU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 MLU?
The MOT on LB12 MLU is valid until 1 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 MLU done?
LB12 MLU was recorded at 149,642 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 10,194 miles a year.
Has LB12 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 MLU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 MLU 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 MLU find?
LB12 MLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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