2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB12 CZK
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 144,724 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB12 CZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 144,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB12 CZK 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 CZK) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB12 CZK Mileage History
- 27/06/2022129,080 mi
- 27/06/2022129,080 mi
- 04/07/2023135,898 mi+6,818 mi
- 09/08/2024143,597 mi+7,699 mi
- 06/03/2026144,724 mi+1,127 mi
Average of roughly 4,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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