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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 NZCMOT history

LB12 NZC is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,440 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB12 NZC was last recorded at 116,440 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2017: 73,171 miles, lower than 73,909 miles on 11 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,189 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,251 miles
Average per year
6,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,440 miles
  • 2025 – 115,189 miles
  • 2024 – 114,909 miles
  • 2023 – 111,850 miles
  • 2022 – 109,221 miles
  • 2021 – 105,807 miles
  • 2020 – 102,720 miles
  • 2019 – 95,534 miles
  • 2018 – 85,323 miles
  • 2017 – 73,171 miles
  • 2016 – 60,134 miles
  • 2015 – 47,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,440 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,440 miles (+1,251)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    675094448629
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass115,189 miles (+280)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    677002323080
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass114,909 miles (+3,059)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    114,909 miles
    Test number
    563722742055
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear axle bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass111,850 miles (+2,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    554218696626
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass109,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    962490656212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,221 miles (+3,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    283777252812
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass105,807 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,807 miles
    Test number
    672619758979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,720 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    436198424955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,534 miles (+10,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    956654391066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass85,323 miles (+12,152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,323 miles
    Test number
    545915379134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,171 miles (-738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,171 miles
    Test number
    690500949604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail73,909 miles (+13,775)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    269251104789
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass60,134 miles (+12,616)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    576548335006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    675862205265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 NZC

Does LB12 NZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NZC is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 NZC?
The MOT on LB12 NZC is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 NZC done?
LB12 NZC was recorded at 116,440 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,298 miles a year.
Has LB12 NZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 NZC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 NZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 NZC find?
LB12 NZC passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded offside and nearside fronts; coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears, and 1 more.

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