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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LR12 VRFMOT history

LR12 VRF is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LR12 VRF grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
94,215 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 VRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 VRF was last recorded at 94,215 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,518 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,697 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,215 miles
  • 2025 – 90,518 miles
  • 2024 – 87,890 miles
  • 2023 – 84,132 miles
  • 2022 – 78,155 miles
  • 2021 – 76,233 miles
  • 2020 – 74,309 miles
  • 2019 – 68,735 miles
  • 2018 – 64,322 miles
  • 2017 – 56,685 miles
  • 2016 – 49,339 miles
  • 2015 – 39,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel

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.

  • Condensation in osf headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake discs worn on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,215 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    790323089456
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel

  2. Fail94,215 miles (+3,697)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    555460163016
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel

  3. Pass90,518 miles (+2,628)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    144189692312
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 also has nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass87,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    224874363221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail87,889 miles (+3,757)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,889 miles
    Test number
    146820062441
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,132 miles (+5,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,132 miles
    Test number
    875069783669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,155 miles (+1,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,155 miles
    Test number
    755986578990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,233 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,233 miles
    Test number
    548354699489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    627685311610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,309 miles (+5,574)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,309 miles
    Test number
    311853600526
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,735 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    259439810612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    439330399395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail64,322 miles (+7,637)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,322 miles
    Test number
    642597534007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass56,685 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    193898195292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres

  15. Pass49,339 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    469356200843
    • AdvisoryCondensation in osf headlight
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn on inner face

  16. Fail49,338 miles (+9,460)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    331405459932
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in osf headlight
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn on inner face

  17. Fail39,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    307932845076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass39,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    775982745097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 VRF

Does LR12 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 VRF is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 VRF?
The MOT on LR12 VRF is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 VRF done?
LR12 VRF was recorded at 94,215 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has LR12 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 VRF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 VRF 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 LR12 VRF find?
LR12 VRF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; slight play at steering wheel.

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