Kia Ceed
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 OBUMOT history
LB12 OBU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 184,029 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,909 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 OBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 OBU was last recorded at 184,029 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 15,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,778 miles · 12 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,251 miles
- Average per year
- 13,909 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,029 miles
- 2024 – 168,778 miles
- 2023 – 160,943 miles
- 2022 – 150,549 miles
- 2021 – 136,327 miles
- 2020 – 124,788 miles
- 2019 – 112,645 miles
- 2018 – 94,742 miles
- 2017 – 78,820 miles
- 2016 – 61,582 miles
- 2015 – 45,335 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,029 miles
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,029 miles (+15,251)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 184,029 miles
- Test number
- 674816400651
- MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,778 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 168,778 miles
- Test number
- 647546464752
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail168,778 miles (+7,835)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,778 miles
- Test number
- 609525033171
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 160,943 miles
- Test number
- 841834111087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,943 miles (+10,394)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,943 miles
- Test number
- 397055634978
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 150,549 miles
- Test number
- 896920336493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,549 miles (+14,222)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,549 miles
- Test number
- 772516523826
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass136,327 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 136,327 miles
- Test number
- 570501963136
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Fail136,327 miles (+11,539)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,327 miles
- Test number
- 579050158444
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper split
Pass124,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,788 miles
- Test number
- 124789672846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,783 miles (+12,138)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,783 miles
- Test number
- 749401728161
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,645 miles (+17,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,645 miles
- Test number
- 261378763117
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald at inner edge
Pass94,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,742 miles
- Test number
- 181832651137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,742 miles (+15,922)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,742 miles
- Test number
- 828224423762
- DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald at edges and worn close to ply cords
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
Pass78,820 miles (+17,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 78,820 miles
- Test number
- 595319608952
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor
Pass61,582 miles (+16,247)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,582 miles
- Test number
- 548469559252
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryDriver's sear cushion not fully secure
- AdvisoryFront brakes binding slightly
Pass45,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 45,335 miles
- Test number
- 207833905243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 OBU
- Does LB12 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB12 OBU expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 OBU?
- The MOT on LB12 OBU expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB12 OBU done?
- LB12 OBU was recorded at 184,029 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 13,909 miles a year.
- Has LB12 OBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 OBU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB12 OBU 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 OBU find?
- LB12 OBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: brake lever not releasing correctly; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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