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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LD12 LFSMOT history

LD12 LFS is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LD12 LFS red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,831 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 LFS
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
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 LFS was last recorded at 81,831 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 7,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,994 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,837 miles
Average per year
5,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,831 miles
  • 2025 – 73,994 miles
  • 2024 – 65,008 miles
  • 2023 – 59,200 miles
  • 2022 – 58,024 miles
  • 2021 – 57,058 miles
  • 2020 – 55,927 miles
  • 2019 – 52,376 miles
  • 2018 – 47,643 miles
  • 2017 – 36,972 miles
  • 2016 – 27,899 miles
  • 2015 – 19,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,831 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,831 miles (+7,837)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,831 miles
    Test number
    540036993805
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,994 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    750034024315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail73,994 miles (+8,986)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,994 miles
    Test number
    875792783686
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,008 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    998798936473
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail65,008 miles (+5,808)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    585001790351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,200 miles (+1,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    683000443792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass58,024 miles (+966)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    284262816018
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass57,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    57,058 miles
    Test number
    221836447595
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail57,058 miles (+1,131)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,058 miles
    Test number
    681419995433
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass55,927 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    55,927 miles
    Test number
    476640024854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,376 miles (+4,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    52,376 miles
    Test number
    509771381393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass47,643 miles (+10,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,643 miles
    Test number
    135058680745
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass36,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    944648486074
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail36,972 miles (+9,073)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,972 miles
    Test number
    291006948733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass27,899 miles (+8,500)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,899 miles
    Test number
    524060575147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,399 miles
    Test number
    648029295045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD12 LFS

Does LD12 LFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 LFS is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 LFS?
The MOT on LD12 LFS is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 LFS done?
LD12 LFS was recorded at 81,831 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
Has LD12 LFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 LFS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD12 LFS 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 LFS find?
LD12 LFS passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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