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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LD62 CAUMOT history

LD62 CAU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LD62 CAU silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,886 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 CAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 CAU was last recorded at 159,886 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,806 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9,080 miles
Average per year
11,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,886 miles
  • 2025 – 144,266 miles
  • 2024 – 135,681 miles
  • 2023 – 125,951 miles
  • 2022 – 116,459 miles
  • 2021 – 104,779 miles
  • 2020 – 91,504 miles
  • 2019 – 79,646 miles
  • 2018 – 67,935 miles
  • 2017 – 63,012 miles
  • 2016 – 48,724 miles
  • 2015 – 35,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,886 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and associated arms (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,886 miles (+9,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,886 miles
    Test number
    655621035999
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and associated arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Fail150,806 miles (+6,540)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,806 miles
    Test number
    943941280404
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and associated arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass144,266 miles (+146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,266 miles
    Test number
    541943949392
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and associated arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail144,120 miles (+8,439)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,120 miles
    Test number
    760494495987
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and associated arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass135,681 miles (+9,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,681 miles
    Test number
    628938447832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,951 miles (+9,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,951 miles
    Test number
    416958157307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass116,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    143697323400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail116,459 miles (+11,680)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,459 miles
    Test number
    117226893595
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,779 miles (+13,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    581197400676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,504 miles (+11,858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    962891809789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,646 miles (+11,711)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,646 miles
    Test number
    582084467255
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass67,935 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,935 miles
    Test number
    785094238017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail67,599 miles (+4,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    354386976940
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Pass63,012 miles (+14,288)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,012 miles
    Test number
    753808283844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,724 miles (+13,075)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,724 miles
    Test number
    349487586550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass35,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,649 miles
    Test number
    580671830992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 CAU

Does LD62 CAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 CAU is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 CAU?
The MOT on LD62 CAU is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 CAU done?
LD62 CAU was recorded at 159,886 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 11,333 miles a year.
Has LD62 CAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 CAU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 CAU 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 LD62 CAU find?
LD62 CAU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe and associated arms.

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