Kia Ceed
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc
LB61 EKEMOT history
LB61 EKE is a grey petrol Kia Ceed first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,629 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 73,629 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 EKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,591 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 EKE was last recorded at 73,629 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 67,796 miles · 6 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,833 miles
- Average per year
- 5,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,629 miles
- 2025 – 67,796 miles
- 2024 – 61,215 miles
- 2023 – 56,079 miles
- 2022 – 50,118 miles
- 2021 – 43,072 miles
- 2020 – 36,477 miles
- 2019 – 32,715 miles
- 2018 – 29,765 miles
- 2017 – 25,147 miles
- 2016 – 20,397 miles
- 2015 – 15,763 miles
- 2014 – 12,116 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,629 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,629 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 73,629 miles
- Test number
- 115719168061
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,629 miles (+5,833)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,629 miles
- Test number
- 401994778607
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,796 miles (+6,581)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 67,796 miles
- Test number
- 988189817814
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass61,215 miles (+5,136)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 61,215 miles
- Test number
- 755910836741
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer + inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass56,079 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 56,079 miles
- Test number
- 178441990072
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail56,079 miles (+5,961)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,079 miles
- Test number
- 264896994333
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,118 miles (+7,046)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 50,118 miles
- Test number
- 174929545417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,072 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 43,072 miles
- Test number
- 328194775442
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail43,064 miles (+6,587)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,064 miles
- Test number
- 580245512745
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass36,477 miles (+3,762)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 36,477 miles
- Test number
- 864784259955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 32,715 miles
- Test number
- 875371747557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,714 miles (+2,949)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,714 miles
- Test number
- 556089090194
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass29,765 miles (+4,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 29,765 miles
- Test number
- 778378389080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,147 miles (+4,750)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 25,147 miles
- Test number
- 527157059225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Pass20,397 miles (+4,634)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 20,397 miles
- Test number
- 532821067244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,763 miles (+3,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 15,763 miles
- Test number
- 358577324772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 12,116 miles
- Test number
- 348443854384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 EKE
- Does LB61 EKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EKE is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 EKE?
- The MOT on LB61 EKE is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 EKE done?
- LB61 EKE was recorded at 73,629 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
- Has LB61 EKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 EKE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 EKE 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 EKE find?
- LB61 EKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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