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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LC12 YSTMOT history

LC12 YST is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LC12 YST red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,255 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YST
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YST was last recorded at 54,255 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,638 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,617 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,255 miles
  • 2025 – 52,638 miles
  • 2024 – 49,574 miles
  • 2023 – 46,166 miles
  • 2022 – 42,493 miles
  • 2021 – 38,810 miles
  • 2020 – 35,906 miles
  • 2019 – 32,791 miles
  • 2018 – 29,472 miles
  • 2017 – 26,418 miles
  • 2016 – 23,897 miles
  • 2015 – 20,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,255 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,255 miles (+1,617)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    118950173441
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass52,638 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    204892419942
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail52,638 miles (+3,064)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    861003641324
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass49,574 miles (+3,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,574 miles
    Test number
    723291596594
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,166 miles (+3,673)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,166 miles
    Test number
    916773451773
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  6. Pass42,493 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    185165027142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,449 miles (+3,639)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,449 miles
    Test number
    434879869994
    • 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))

  8. Pass38,810 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    360748475996
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail38,809 miles (+2,903)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    337050285708
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,906 miles (+3,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    258695200096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Also slight pulley noise (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,791 miles (+3,319)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,791 miles
    Test number
    404004366937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,472 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,472 miles
    Test number
    118345703374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,471 miles (+3,053)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,471 miles
    Test number
    298216189080
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass26,418 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,418 miles
    Test number
    873552365372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail26,409 miles (+2,512)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,409 miles
    Test number
    719555524759
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass23,897 miles (+3,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    23,897 miles
    Test number
    118669755495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked could be dangerous
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked could be dangerous

  17. Pass20,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,024 miles
    Test number
    910212623217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil level low

Questions about LC12 YST

Does LC12 YST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YST is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YST?
The MOT on LC12 YST is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 YST done?
LC12 YST was recorded at 54,255 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has LC12 YST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YST has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 YST 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 YST find?
LC12 YST passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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