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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

LB61 EMFMOT history

LB61 EMF is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 100,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,364 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EMF was last recorded at 100,364 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 8,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,237 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,127 miles
Average per year
8,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,364 miles
  • 2024 – 92,237 miles
  • 2023 – 80,109 miles
  • 2022 – 72,905 miles
  • 2021 – 67,652 miles
  • 2019 – 60,735 miles
  • 2017 – 54,365 miles
  • 2016 – 39,347 miles
  • 2015 – 25,247 miles
  • 2014 – 9,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,364 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,364 miles
    Test number
    268051644040
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail100,364 miles (+8,127)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,364 miles
    Test number
    670718097496
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,237 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    269506675994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,409 miles (+6,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    593352513150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,109 miles (+7,204)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    864361768188
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    517628115990
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail72,905 miles (+5,253)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    405124996013
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,652 miles (+6,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    937270493912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,735 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    755008973053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,715 miles (+3,434)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,715 miles
    Test number
    151999578068
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively when turning by hand (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass57,281 miles (+2,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    770150524690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    466217488686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge as well (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail54,365 miles (+15,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,365 miles
    Test number
    772073496849
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge as well (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,347 miles (+14,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    681390995198
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  15. Pass25,247 miles (+15,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    458436101310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    9,289 miles
    Test number
    729753054372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EMF

Does LB61 EMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EMF is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EMF?
The MOT on LB61 EMF is valid until 10 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 EMF done?
LB61 EMF was recorded at 100,364 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,240 miles a year.
Has LB61 EMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EMF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EMF 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 EMF find?
LB61 EMF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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