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Kia Ceed

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

LB61 EKAMOT history

LB61 EKA is a silver petrol Kia Ceed first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,983 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EKA was last recorded at 119,983 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,981 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,983 miles
  • 2024 – 113,851 miles
  • 2023 – 110,342 miles
  • 2022 – 106,283 miles
  • 2021 – 100,881 miles
  • 2020 – 96,373 miles
  • 2019 – 85,275 miles
  • 2018 – 76,432 miles
  • 2017 – 66,176 miles
  • 2016 – 55,937 miles
  • 2015 – 45,200 miles
  • 2014 – 33,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,983 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront bonnet second catch seizedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small amount of play in steering rack inner joint or rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing low uneven tyre wear / flat spots

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,983 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    161884656117
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet second catch seized
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,981 miles (+6,130)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,981 miles
    Test number
    582678623382
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet second catch seized
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,851 miles
    Test number
    562982555838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,850 miles (+3,508)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,850 miles
    Test number
    383193578838
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,342 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,342 miles
    Test number
    216511414179
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail110,342 miles (+4,059)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,342 miles
    Test number
    712786875533
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass106,283 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    738559703454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small amount of play in steering rack inner joint or rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing low uneven tyre wear / flat spots (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,277 miles (+5,396)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,277 miles
    Test number
    804537144257
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut past ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Small amount of play in steering rack inner joint or rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge wearing low uneven tyre wear / flat spots (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,881 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,881 miles
    Test number
    273317634105
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail100,881 miles (+4,508)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,881 miles
    Test number
    111956354931
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle jammed unable to test (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass96,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    884843875577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail96,373 miles (+11,098)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    124615753419
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass85,275 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    701137904075
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to rear suspension components

  14. Fail85,275 miles (+8,843)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,275 miles
    Test number
    121324963003
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to rear suspension components

  15. Pass76,432 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    219219281283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,176 miles (+10,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    717226182358
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,937 miles (+10,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,937 miles
    Test number
    895115185812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass45,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    119007596969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,198 miles (+11,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,198 miles
    Test number
    576151236480
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass33,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,398 miles
    Test number
    128109744329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EKA

Does LB61 EKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EKA is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EKA?
The MOT on LB61 EKA is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EKA done?
LB61 EKA was recorded at 119,983 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,885 miles a year.
Has LB61 EKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EKA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 EKA 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 EKA find?
LB61 EKA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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