2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LC62 LMF
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 163,173 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC62 LMF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 163,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC62 LMF 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 (LC62 LMF) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LC62 LMF Mileage History
- 21/09/2023140,794 mi
- 02/10/2023140,976 mi+182 mi
- 09/07/2024145,870 mi+4,894 mi
- 05/07/2025154,684 mi+8,814 mi
- 07/07/2026163,173 mi+8,489 mi
Average of roughly 8,014 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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