
Kia Ceed
Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc
LB12 NZXMOT history
LB12 NZX is a red petrol Kia Ceed first used on 15 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 132,148 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 NZX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 NZX was last recorded at 132,148 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,021 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 127 miles
- Average per year
- 9,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,148 miles
- 2025 – 117,457 miles
- 2024 – 109,499 miles
- 2023 – 102,627 miles
- 2022 – 88,974 miles
- 2021 – 79,149 miles
- 2020 – 71,449 miles
- 2019 – 62,586 miles
- 2018 – 50,857 miles
- 2017 – 37,209 miles
- 2016 – 30,706 miles
- 2015 – 26,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,148 miles (+127)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 132,148 miles
- Test number
- 694977763448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail132,021 miles (+14,564)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,021 miles
- Test number
- 248145896713
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass117,457 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 117,457 miles
- Test number
- 497682624624
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,457 miles (+7,958)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,457 miles
- Test number
- 860997302341
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,499 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 109,499 miles
- Test number
- 333907623299
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail109,485 miles (+6,858)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,485 miles
- Test number
- 465444453050
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,627 miles (+13,653)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 102,627 miles
- Test number
- 454437921830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,974 miles (+9,825)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 88,974 miles
- Test number
- 411566145313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,149 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,149 miles
- Test number
- 574901460994
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail79,147 miles (+7,698)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,147 miles
- Test number
- 306812786247
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass71,449 miles (+8,863)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 71,449 miles
- Test number
- 334170392721
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,586 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,586 miles
- Test number
- 618460762536
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail62,586 miles (+11,729)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,586 miles
- Test number
- 402509352103
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass50,857 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 50,857 miles
- Test number
- 367633214623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,841 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,841 miles
- Test number
- 970978757108
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail47,381 miles (+10,172)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,381 miles
- Test number
- 409021839303
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obstructing view of some components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm + wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn close to wear bars + wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low on inspection
Pass37,209 miles (+6,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 37,209 miles
- Test number
- 969968381847
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass30,706 miles (+4,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 30,706 miles
- Test number
- 103084479877
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,058 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 26,058 miles
- Test number
- 346014705204
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LB12 NZX
- Does LB12 NZX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 NZX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 NZX?
- The MOT on LB12 NZX is valid until 2 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 NZX done?
- LB12 NZX was recorded at 132,148 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 9,474 miles a year.
- Has LB12 NZX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 NZX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 NZX 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 NZX find?
- LB12 NZX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 1 more.
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