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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB12 VBAMOT history

LB12 VBA is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 50,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
50,304 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VBA
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
12 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VBA was last recorded at 50,304 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2018: 2,034 miles, lower than 60,165 miles on 5 Jun 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,996 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,308 miles
Average per year
982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,304 miles
  • 2024 – 43,996 miles
  • 2023 – 37,945 miles
  • 2022 – 31,354 miles
  • 2021 – 24,256 miles
  • 2020 – 15,810 miles
  • 2019 – 10,127 miles
  • 2018 – 2,034 miles
  • 2017 – 60,165 miles
  • 2016 – 52,340 miles
  • 2015 – 40,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,304 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    762418390699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail50,304 miles (+6,308)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    909484038892
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,996 miles
    Test number
    773186548795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail43,991 miles (+6,046)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    656147488113
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass37,945 miles (+6,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    237169116897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass31,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    31,354 miles
    Test number
    128647333724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,348 miles (+7,092)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,348 miles
    Test number
    812937179603
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass24,256 miles (+8,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    968097299308
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass15,810 miles (+5,683)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,810 miles
    Test number
    248026536644
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass10,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,127 miles
    Test number
    579306897802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail10,127 miles (+8,093)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,127 miles
    Test number
    800773987418
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass2,034 miles (-58,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    2,034 miles
    Test number
    808745994846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,165 miles (+7,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,165 miles
    Test number
    391488322044
    • 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)

  14. Pass52,340 miles (+12,201)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,340 miles
    Test number
    605040519479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,139 miles
    Test number
    287010695125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VBA

Does LB12 VBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VBA is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VBA?
The MOT on LB12 VBA is valid until 12 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 VBA done?
LB12 VBA was recorded at 50,304 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 982 miles a year.
Has LB12 VBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VBA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 VBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 VBA find?
LB12 VBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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