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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

R70 LFTMOT history

R70 LFT is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 27,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

R70 LFT silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,362 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R70 LFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R70 LFT was last recorded at 27,362 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,536 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,826 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,362 miles
  • 2025 – 23,536 miles
  • 2024 – 23,098 miles
  • 2023 – 22,836 miles
  • 2022 – 21,117 miles
  • 2021 – 19,447 miles
  • 2020 – 18,249 miles
  • 2019 – 16,880 miles
  • 2018 – 14,258 miles
  • 2017 – 10,623 miles
  • 2016 – 8,730 miles
  • 2015 – 7,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,362 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass27,362 miles (+3,826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,362 miles
    Test number
    937866719415
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass23,536 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    23,536 miles
    Test number
    420312076137
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail23,530 miles (+432)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,530 miles
    Test number
    503015436003
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass23,098 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    23,098 miles
    Test number
    912213622895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail23,097 miles (+261)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,097 miles
    Test number
    908253350207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass22,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,836 miles
    Test number
    293514475046
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail22,836 miles (+1,719)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,836 miles
    Test number
    713348313382
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass21,117 miles (+1,670)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,117 miles
    Test number
    291955535736
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass19,447 miles (+1,198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,447 miles
    Test number
    228515666661
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass18,249 miles (+1,369)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,249 miles
    Test number
    100019959259
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass16,880 miles (+2,622)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    16,880 miles
    Test number
    924263344575
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass14,258 miles (+3,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    14,258 miles
    Test number
    268894225349
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE HOSES DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE JUST MET REQUIRMENTS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass10,623 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    10,623 miles
    Test number
    662776338042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,730 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,730 miles
    Test number
    386557656050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,371 miles
    Test number
    855491415176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R70 LFT

Does R70 LFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LFT is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R70 LFT?
The MOT on R70 LFT is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R70 LFT done?
R70 LFT was recorded at 27,362 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has R70 LFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R70 LFT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R70 LFT 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 R70 LFT find?
R70 LFT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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