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White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,591 cc

LB61 EMJMOT history

LB61 EMJ is a white petrol Kia Ceed first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 122,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2025
Mileage
122,095 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EMJ was last recorded at 122,095 miles on 24 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,095 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,095 miles
  • 2023 – 117,840 miles
  • 2022 – 111,618 miles
  • 2021 – 103,910 miles
  • 2020 – 94,036 miles
  • 2019 – 86,728 miles
  • 2018 – 78,454 miles
  • 2017 – 71,588 miles
  • 2016 – 68,770 miles
  • 2015 – 58,223 miles
  • 2014 – 44,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,095 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,095 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,095 miles
    Test number
    882786557316
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail122,095 miles (+4,255)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,095 miles
    Test number
    623699168967
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass117,840 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,840 miles
    Test number
    696216169226
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail117,840 miles (+6,222)5 major4 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,840 miles
    Test number
    164942477307
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure Not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,618 miles (+7,708)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,618 miles
    Test number
    500769289031
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lights tinted

  6. Pass103,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    485206980710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail103,910 miles (+9,874)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,910 miles
    Test number
    141904139828
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,036 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,036 miles
    Test number
    974943958653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,728 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    986483088017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,725 miles (+8,271)4 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    434165060508
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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 Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,454 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,454 miles
    Test number
    439258646832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,588 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    224786762608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes slightly perished condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low 2 mm approx [ 225/45/17/94W ]
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly low tread on edges

  13. Fail71,588 miles (+2,818)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,588 miles
    Test number
    638535543992
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes slightly perished condition
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low 2 mm approx [ 225/45/17/94W ]
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly low tread on edges

  14. Pass68,770 miles (+10,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,770 miles
    Test number
    192026849135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge

  15. Pass58,223 miles (+13,990)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,223 miles
    Test number
    836545885387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,233 miles
    Test number
    566239544390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EMJ

Does LB61 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 EMJ expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EMJ?
The MOT on LB61 EMJ expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 EMJ done?
LB61 EMJ was recorded at 122,095 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 8,248 miles a year.
Has LB61 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EMJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 EMJ 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 EMJ find?
LB61 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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