Kia Ceed
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB12 OCUMOT history
LB12 OCU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,662 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 165,662 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 OCU
- 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 valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 OCU was last recorded at 165,662 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 13,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,106 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,556 miles
- Average per year
- 11,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,662 miles
- 2024 – 152,106 miles
- 2023 – 120,603 miles
- 2022 – 115,745 miles
- 2021 – 111,285 miles
- 2019 – 106,297 miles
- 2018 – 99,178 miles
- 2017 – 84,195 miles
- 2016 – 66,485 miles
- 2015 – 49,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,662 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,662 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 165,662 miles
- Test number
- 693369491275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail165,662 miles (+13,556)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,662 miles
- Test number
- 927053145222
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass152,106 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 152,106 miles
- Test number
- 723975520073
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail152,106 miles (+17,975)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,106 miles
- Test number
- 749712124872
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,131 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 134,131 miles
- Test number
- 851123462220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,114 miles (+13,511)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,114 miles
- Test number
- 138820254867
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link lower ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,603 miles (+4,858)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 120,603 miles
- Test number
- 897357713439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,745 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 115,745 miles
- Test number
- 636146907899
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail115,735 miles (+4,450)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,735 miles
- Test number
- 371449777579
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,285 miles (+4,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,285 miles
- Test number
- 680243462175
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,297 miles (+7,119)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,297 miles
- Test number
- 757651659054
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,178 miles (+14,983)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 99,178 miles
- Test number
- 621137889940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,195 miles (+17,710)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 84,195 miles
- Test number
- 961381869539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,485 miles (+16,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,485 miles
- Test number
- 497403811463
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on inner edges
Pass49,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 49,528 miles
- Test number
- 828323905257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 OCU
- Does LB12 OCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 OCU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 OCU?
- The MOT on LB12 OCU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 OCU done?
- LB12 OCU was recorded at 165,662 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 11,240 miles a year.
- Has LB12 OCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 OCU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 OCU 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 OCU find?
- LB12 OCU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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