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Kia Ceed

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

W18 JCWMOT history

W18 JCW is a white petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

W18 JCW white Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,491 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 JCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 JCW was last recorded at 125,491 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,491 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,491 miles
  • 2024 – 119,230 miles
  • 2023 – 112,989 miles
  • 2022 – 108,812 miles
  • 2021 – 105,432 miles
  • 2020 – 103,299 miles
  • 2019 – 100,314 miles
  • 2018 – 89,802 miles
  • 2017 – 76,407 miles
  • 2016 – 65,087 miles
  • 2015 – 52,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front also on 3mm in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,491 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    203944842220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,491 miles (+6,261)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,491 miles
    Test number
    737323107155
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    210363315248
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail119,229 miles (+6,240)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,229 miles
    Test number
    189507763925
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass112,989 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,989 miles
    Test number
    969738011855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and cracking in treads - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and cracking in treads - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail112,989 miles (+4,177)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,989 miles
    Test number
    818338208027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and cracking in treads - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and cracking in treads - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass108,812 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    704200553046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,810 miles (+3,378)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    467937884149
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,432 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    137896717283
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front also on 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail105,432 miles (+2,133)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    150148453041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front also on 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,299 miles (+2,985)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,299 miles
    Test number
    501298371769
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass100,314 miles (+10,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,314 miles
    Test number
    909853993692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands 195-65-15

  13. Pass89,802 miles (+13,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    475175211494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front 195/65/15@2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving lamp not working(drl)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min mark

  14. Pass76,407 miles (+11,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,407 miles
    Test number
    298848936175
    • AdvisoryO/s/f day time running lamp inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass65,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    183271898856
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail65,087 miles (+13,087)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,087 miles
    Test number
    842265059762
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front day runner inop
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass52,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    768370764167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 JCW

Does W18 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 JCW is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W18 JCW?
The MOT on W18 JCW is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 JCW done?
W18 JCW was recorded at 125,491 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,330 miles a year.
Has W18 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 JCW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 JCW 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 W18 JCW find?
W18 JCW passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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