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Kia Ceed

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LD12 LTFMOT history

LD12 LTF is a red petrol Kia Ceed first used on 1 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LD12 LTF red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,227 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 LTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 LTF was last recorded at 135,227 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 12,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,576 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,651 miles
Average per year
8,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,227 miles
  • 2024 – 122,576 miles
  • 2023 – 112,249 miles
  • 2022 – 107,317 miles
  • 2021 – 102,673 miles
  • 2020 – 97,045 miles
  • 2019 – 94,538 miles
  • 2018 – 92,472 miles
  • 2017 – 73,272 miles
  • 2016 – 59,267 miles
  • 2015 – 47,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,227 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play motor (2.2.2 (c))

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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,227 miles (+12,651)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,227 miles
    Test number
    171908940708
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play motor (2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass122,576 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    941877788445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering column motor. (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Fail122,575 miles (+13)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,575 miles
    Test number
    942516458954
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Possible colum (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail122,562 miles (+10,313)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,562 miles
    Test number
    313528972653
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) possible Colum knuckle (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass112,249 miles (+4,932)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    944428341096
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,317 miles (+33)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,317 miles
    Test number
    707105475734
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,284 miles (+4,611)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    828293357742
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,673 miles (+5,628)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,673 miles
    Test number
    414335811172
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass97,045 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,045 miles
    Test number
    468078028988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,538 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    230911400073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,529 miles (+2,057)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,529 miles
    Test number
    472225416955
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass92,472 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    768164112288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,633 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,633 miles
    Test number
    807134107603
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail86,600 miles (+13,328)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    808319110810
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass73,272 miles (+14,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,272 miles
    Test number
    595475967702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass59,267 miles (+11,820)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,267 miles
    Test number
    443876357647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,447 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,447 miles
    Test number
    148494285041
    • NoteFront brakes slightly uneven

Questions about LD12 LTF

Does LD12 LTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 LTF is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD12 LTF?
The MOT on LD12 LTF is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 LTF done?
LD12 LTF was recorded at 135,227 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,177 miles a year.
Has LD12 LTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 LTF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD12 LTF 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 LTF find?
LD12 LTF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 2 more.

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