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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LS12 EKXMOT history

LS12 EKX is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

LS12 EKX black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,676 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EKX
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
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EKX was last recorded at 92,676 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 2,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,143 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,533 miles
Average per year
7,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,676 miles
  • 2025 – 90,143 miles
  • 2024 – 86,963 miles
  • 2023 – 76,061 miles
  • 2022 – 59,614 miles
  • 2021 – 55,552 miles
  • 2020 – 51,949 miles
  • 2019 – 44,529 miles
  • 2018 – 31,254 miles
  • 2017 – 24,538 miles
  • 2016 – 15,010 miles
  • 2015 – 13,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,676 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    472181541995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,676 miles (+2,533)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,676 miles
    Test number
    830348911748
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,143 miles (+3,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    445508224763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,963 miles
    Test number
    858264211463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,963 miles (+10,902)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,963 miles
    Test number
    160136557273
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    346203297309
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail76,061 miles (+16,447)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    495357285181
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,614 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    261565482452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,552 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,552 miles
    Test number
    231593477096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,949 miles (+7,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    229236912534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass44,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    701217970264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,529 miles (+13,275)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    901210055115
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 firestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass31,254 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,254 miles
    Test number
    884955017483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish

  14. Pass24,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    268591686258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,538 miles (+9,528)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    972989099675
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass15,010 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,010 miles
    Test number
    411998548449
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass13,013 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,013 miles
    Test number
    415947845182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,423 miles
    Test number
    306857235045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail12,423 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,423 miles
    Test number
    615867335077
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about LS12 EKX

Does LS12 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EKX is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EKX?
The MOT on LS12 EKX is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EKX done?
LS12 EKX was recorded at 92,676 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 7,089 miles a year.
Has LS12 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EKX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 EKX 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 LS12 EKX find?
LS12 EKX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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