2012 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · LD12 VHE
2012 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 139,655 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD12 VHE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 139,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD12 VHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Ceed (LD12 VHE) between April 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LD12 VHE Mileage History
- 01/04/201524,818 mi
- 30/12/201532,412 mi+7,594 mi
- 19/12/201644,717 mi+12,305 mi
- 14/12/201755,485 mi+10,768 mi
- 19/12/201864,865 mi+9,380 mi
- 20/12/201974,591 mi+9,726 mi
- 17/12/202082,184 mi+7,593 mi
- 09/06/202185,108 mi+2,924 mi
- 11/06/202185,108 mi
- 31/05/202296,628 mi+11,520 mi
- 12/05/2023106,202 mi+9,574 mi
- 10/08/2023107,394 mi+1,192 mi
- 01/08/2024120,341 mi+12,947 mi
- 24/07/2025130,081 mi+9,740 mi
- 25/07/2025130,081 mi
- 23/07/2026139,617 mi+9,536 mi
- 24/07/2026139,655 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 10,151 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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