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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LC12 YRTMOT history

LC12 YRT is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LC12 YRT silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,441 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YRT
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
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YRT was last recorded at 109,441 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,419 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
7,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,441 miles
  • 2025 – 98,397 miles
  • 2024 – 87,262 miles
  • 2023 – 77,595 miles
  • 2022 – 71,305 miles
  • 2021 – 66,157 miles
  • 2020 – 61,939 miles
  • 2019 – 55,423 miles
  • 2018 – 50,299 miles
  • 2017 – 46,034 miles
  • 2016 – 37,499 miles
  • 2015 – 28,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,441 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,441 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,441 miles
    Test number
    485647060288
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail109,419 miles (+4)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,419 miles
    Test number
    268613868648
    • 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 dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail109,415 miles (+11,018)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    156023060740
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure radiator insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and components corroded

  4. Pass98,397 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    548549569463
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mudguard missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure

  5. Fail98,396 miles (+11,134)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,396 miles
    Test number
    980449782542
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mudguard missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure

  6. Pass87,262 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    775787232774
    • MinorOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to legal limit - uneven wear to nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail87,262 miles (+9,667)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    614209515614
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to legal limit - uneven wear to nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass77,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    724122311728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,595 miles (+6,290)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    422559616275
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass71,305 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,305 miles
    Test number
    378146705391
    • DangerousNear side rear seat belt not inspected dog beds fitted
    • DangerousOff side rear seat belt not inspected dog beds fitted

  11. Fail71,305 miles (+5,148)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,305 miles
    Test number
    173701447413
    • DangerousNear side rear seat belt not inspected dog beds fitted
    • DangerousOff side rear seat belt not inspected dog beds fitted
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high near side front headlight beam to hide (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    750367974507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail66,157 miles (+4,218)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    860253306007
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,939 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    464853284039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,924 miles (+6,501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    670524665515
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass55,423 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,423 miles
    Test number
    408848868817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,299 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    308207410063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,284 miles (+4,250)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,284 miles
    Test number
    162697403011
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass46,034 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    865293641824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,028 miles (+8,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,028 miles
    Test number
    227527503094
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass37,499 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,499 miles
    Test number
    745779077971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,671 miles
    Test number
    336673005201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC12 YRT

Does LC12 YRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YRT is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YRT?
The MOT on LC12 YRT is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 YRT done?
LC12 YRT was recorded at 109,441 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,208 miles a year.
Has LC12 YRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YRT has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 YRT 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 LC12 YRT find?
LC12 YRT passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + components.

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