2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB12 RZD
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 151,181 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB12 RZD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2023
- 151,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB12 RZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (LB12 RZD) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2023 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LB12 RZD Mileage History
- 29/07/2022132,892 mi
- 24/07/2023151,178 mi+18,286 mi
- 25/07/2023151,181 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 18,501 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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