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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LB61 EFEMOT history

LB61 EFE is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
101,213 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EFE was last recorded at 101,213 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,307 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,906 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,213 miles
  • 2025 – 92,307 miles
  • 2024 – 84,840 miles
  • 2022 – 78,445 miles
  • 2021 – 67,128 miles
  • 2020 – 62,642 miles
  • 2019 – 55,205 miles
  • 2018 – 47,937 miles
  • 2016 – 41,884 miles
  • 2015 – 32,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,213 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Handbrake has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside efficiency low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,213 miles (+8,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    101,213 miles
    Test number
    399940865429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,307 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    180090789884
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake, need later adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  3. Fail92,306 miles (+7,466)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,306 miles
    Test number
    589592796752
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake, need later adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

  4. Pass84,840 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    968867362131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,445 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,445 miles
    Test number
    619243748750
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,418 miles (+5,095)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    479278011504
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,323 miles (+6,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,323 miles
    Test number
    613131101696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,128 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,128 miles
    Test number
    966170820043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    430414696917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,642 miles (+7,437)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    892363202560
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass55,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    984307356940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,205 miles (+7,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    970503202963
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass47,937 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    541563105013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,884 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    982357974596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,160 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    854821592886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,369 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    392577803873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,584 miles
    Test number
    227527405079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 EFE

Does LB61 EFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EFE is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EFE?
The MOT on LB61 EFE is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EFE done?
LB61 EFE was recorded at 101,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has LB61 EFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EFE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 EFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 EFE find?
LB61 EFE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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