2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LB61 NSZ
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 94,755 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB61 NSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2026
- 94,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB61 NSZ 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 (LB61 NSZ) between March 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LB61 NSZ Mileage History
- 09/03/202385,065 mi
- 07/05/202488,419 mi+3,354 mi
- 05/07/202488,420 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/202592,085 mi+3,665 mi
- 14/10/202694,755 mi+2,670 mi
Average of roughly 2,692 miles per year across 5 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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