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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LD12 KUSMOT history

LD12 KUS is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LD12 KUS grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,838 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 KUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 KUS was last recorded at 155,838 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,598 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
11,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,838 miles
  • 2025 – 140,575 miles
  • 2024 – 123,507 miles
  • 2023 – 105,812 miles
  • 2022 – 90,059 miles
  • 2021 – 72,169 miles
  • 2020 – 60,637 miles
  • 2019 – 51,440 miles
  • 2018 – 39,615 miles
  • 2017 – 33,284 miles
  • 2016 – 29,141 miles
  • 2015 – 23,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,838 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,838 miles (+240)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,838 miles
    Test number
    661489667595
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  2. Fail155,598 miles (+15,023)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,598 miles
    Test number
    285428761094
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass140,575 miles (+87)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,575 miles
    Test number
    980216583307
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail140,488 miles (+16,981)7 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,488 miles
    Test number
    747800947026
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,507 miles (+67)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,507 miles
    Test number
    226656395284
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
  6. Fail123,440 miles (+17,628)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    535558616206
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass105,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    419829440160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail105,812 miles (+15,753)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,812 miles
    Test number
    667142793629
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass90,059 miles (+17,890)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,059 miles
    Test number
    998598717043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass72,169 miles (+11,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    575569974199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    614520334244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail60,637 miles (+9,197)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    486931257700
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass51,440 miles (+11,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    418031203505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,615 miles (+6,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,615 miles
    Test number
    393050018742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass33,284 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,284 miles
    Test number
    989697593218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,141 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    825955665452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    458134405185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD12 KUS

Does LD12 KUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 KUS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 KUS?
The MOT on LD12 KUS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 KUS done?
LD12 KUS was recorded at 155,838 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 11,772 miles a year.
Has LD12 KUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 KUS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD12 KUS 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 LD12 KUS find?
LD12 KUS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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