2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LA12 CUX
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 174,655 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA12 CUX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/07/2024
- 174,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 CUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (LA12 CUX) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LA12 CUX Mileage History
- 30/07/2022136,876 mi
- 03/08/2022137,060 mi+184 mi
- 27/07/2023157,660 mi+20,600 mi
- 26/07/2024174,655 mi+16,995 mi
Average of roughly 18,981 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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