2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB12 BSX
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 145,129 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB12 BSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 145,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB12 BSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (LB12 BSX) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LB12 BSX Mileage History
- 11/07/2023132,542 mi
- 11/07/2023132,540 mi-2 mi
- 27/06/2024138,162 mi+5,622 mi
- 07/07/2025145,127 mi+6,965 mi
- 09/07/2025145,129 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (JD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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