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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,582 cc

LM10 BFUMOT history

LM10 BFU is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 8 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM10 BFU black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
83,299 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 BFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM10 BFU was last recorded at 83,299 miles on 5 May 2026, 8,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2014: 6,273 miles, lower than 28,247 miles on 12 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,341 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,958 miles
Average per year
4,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,299 miles
  • 2024 – 74,341 miles
  • 2023 – 66,086 miles
  • 2022 – 64,513 miles
  • 2021 – 59,366 miles
  • 2020 – 55,538 miles
  • 2019 – 44,426 miles
  • 2018 – 36,940 miles
  • 2017 – 29,854 miles
  • 2016 – 20,819 miles
  • 2015 – 14,097 miles
  • 2014 – 6,273 miles
  • 2013 – 28,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,299 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin \ bush perishing corroding,trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin\ bush perishing\ corroding[ trailing arm.] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner tyre cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,299 miles (+8,958)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,299 miles
    Test number
    617840917175
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin \ bush perishing corroding,trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin\ bush perishing\ corroding[ trailing arm.] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,341 miles (+122)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    173233976409
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail74,219 miles (+8,133)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    113783248764
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    891402624806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,086 miles (+1,573)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,086 miles
    Test number
    335002328831
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,513 miles
    Test number
    400389121369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,513 miles (+5,147)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,513 miles
    Test number
    772008003586
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass59,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,366 miles
    Test number
    109077769949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,366 miles (+3,828)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,366 miles
    Test number
    840352513742
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on the inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass55,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    187937110674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,538 miles (+3,770)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    784046530524
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    259407339501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,768 miles (+7,342)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,768 miles
    Test number
    647778671803
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass44,426 miles (+7,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    593590471645
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass36,940 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    417531469905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,854 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,854 miles
    Test number
    816662395774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre cracking in tread

  17. Fail29,851 miles (+9,032)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,851 miles
    Test number
    696291100862
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre cracking in tread

  18. Pass20,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,819 miles
    Test number
    874717369264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,819 miles (+6,722)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,819 miles
    Test number
    510236360974
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  20. Pass14,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    428344155006
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges (stepped tyres)

  21. Fail14,097 miles (+7,824)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,097 miles
    Test number
    695694755051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges (stepped tyres)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteScrew in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass6,273 miles (-21,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,273 miles
    Test number
    195942564472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,247 miles
    Test number
    977371573016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM10 BFU

Does LM10 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 BFU expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 BFU?
The MOT on LM10 BFU expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 BFU done?
LM10 BFU was recorded at 83,299 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,187 miles a year.
Has LM10 BFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 BFU has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 BFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM10 BFU find?
LM10 BFU failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure; offside front outer suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame., and 10 more.

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