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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LD12 LSZMOT history

LD12 LSZ is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 1 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD12 LSZ silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,915 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 LSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 LSZ was last recorded at 178,915 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
171,692 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,223 miles
Average per year
10,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,915 miles
  • 2025 – 171,692 miles
  • 2024 – 165,292 miles
  • 2023 – 157,506 miles
  • 2022 – 151,829 miles
  • 2021 – 148,179 miles
  • 2020 – 144,050 miles
  • 2019 – 140,158 miles
  • 2018 – 136,264 miles
  • 2017 – 114,721 miles
  • 2016 – 84,329 miles
  • 2015 – 60,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,915 miles
    Test number
    136469638916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Fail178,916 miles (+7,224)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,916 miles
    Test number
    593134020157
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass171,692 miles (+6,400)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    171,692 miles
    Test number
    734627081022
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass165,292 miles (+7,786)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,292 miles
    Test number
    577756080030
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass157,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,506 miles
    Test number
    547705068040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail157,500 miles (+5,671)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,500 miles
    Test number
    880996938521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,829 miles
    Test number
    638122541585
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail151,829 miles (+3,650)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,829 miles
    Test number
    482848847504
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass148,179 miles (+4,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,179 miles
    Test number
    497401681510
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass144,050 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,050 miles
    Test number
    530743925242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,158 miles
    Test number
    154574104988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,158 miles (+3,894)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,158 miles
    Test number
    702748190325
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass136,264 miles (+21,543)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,264 miles
    Test number
    938617028152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,721 miles
    Test number
    745726782145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail114,721 miles (+30,392)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,721 miles
    Test number
    444217121844
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass84,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    196324683130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Fail84,329 miles (+23,703)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    238475671870
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16z (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
  18. Pass60,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    215884085021
    • 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)

Questions about LD12 LSZ

Does LD12 LSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 LSZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 LSZ?
The MOT on LD12 LSZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 LSZ done?
LD12 LSZ was recorded at 178,915 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 10,270 miles a year.
Has LD12 LSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 LSZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD12 LSZ 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 LSZ find?
LD12 LSZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; engine oil leaking, and 1 more.

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