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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LP12 TWAMOT history

LP12 TWA is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 11 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LP12 TWA black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
154,978 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 TWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 TWA was last recorded at 154,978 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,086 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,892 miles
Average per year
9,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,978 miles
  • 2025 – 153,086 miles
  • 2024 – 149,599 miles
  • 2023 – 145,604 miles
  • 2022 – 137,262 miles
  • 2021 – 125,286 miles
  • 2020 – 117,824 miles
  • 2019 – 108,496 miles
  • 2018 – 96,025 miles
  • 2017 – 84,077 miles
  • 2016 – 72,466 miles
  • 2015 – 56,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    154,978 miles
    Test number
    824599195657
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

  2. Fail154,978 miles (+1,892)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,978 miles
    Test number
    259163853907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAge related surface rust

  3. Pass153,086 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    153,086 miles
    Test number
    602357613850
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail153,085 miles (+3,486)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,085 miles
    Test number
    633943809182
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,599 miles (+3,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    149,599 miles
    Test number
    380668069198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass145,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    701482919142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,604 miles (+8,342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    682630289521
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,262 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,262 miles
    Test number
    335986573881
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,262 miles (+11,976)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,262 miles
    Test number
    675908980194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,286 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,286 miles
    Test number
    289498524436
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,267 miles (+7,443)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,267 miles
    Test number
    895678543595
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,824 miles
    Test number
    752529352464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,824 miles (+9,328)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,824 miles
    Test number
    915058231675
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass108,496 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,496 miles
    Test number
    379244519248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,321 miles (+12,296)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    981025272411
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass96,025 miles (+11,948)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,025 miles
    Test number
    690825790763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,077 miles (+11,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    854980869012
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass72,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    231955201394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear indicator bars

  19. Fail72,466 miles (+16,106)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,466 miles
    Test number
    102878075897
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear indicator bars

  20. Pass56,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    766923375183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,360 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    209193475169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly worn on inside edge

Questions about LP12 TWA

Does LP12 TWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 TWA is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 TWA?
The MOT on LP12 TWA is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 TWA done?
LP12 TWA was recorded at 154,978 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 9,010 miles a year.
Has LP12 TWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 TWA has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 TWA 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 LP12 TWA find?
LP12 TWA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: age related surface rust.

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