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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 ETFMOT history

LB61 ETF is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 60,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
60,559 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ETF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ETF was last recorded at 60,559 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 1,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,159 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,400 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,559 miles
  • 2024 – 59,159 miles
  • 2023 – 57,427 miles
  • 2022 – 55,956 miles
  • 2021 – 53,876 miles
  • 2020 – 52,231 miles
  • 2019 – 47,556 miles
  • 2018 – 38,970 miles
  • 2017 – 31,920 miles
  • 2016 – 21,642 miles
  • 2015 – 17,936 miles
  • 2014 – 10,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,559 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,559 miles (+1,400)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,559 miles
    Test number
    605372994151
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass59,159 miles (+1,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    679427581984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass57,427 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    960851846085
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,427 miles (+1,471)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,427 miles
    Test number
    427247195955
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,956 miles (+2,080)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,956 miles
    Test number
    418548924797
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass53,876 miles (+1,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    351929226429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    195258616399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail52,231 miles (+4,675)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    703906212266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass47,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    582859854343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail47,556 miles (+8,586)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    333899676891
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass38,970 miles (+7,050)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,970 miles
    Test number
    873597274976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass31,920 miles (+10,278)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    448405666247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,642 miles (+3,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    21,642 miles
    Test number
    429006204250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass17,936 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    17,936 miles
    Test number
    403955101352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,401 miles
    Test number
    167380944336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ETF

Does LB61 ETF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 ETF expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ETF?
The MOT on LB61 ETF expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 ETF done?
LB61 ETF was recorded at 60,559 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has LB61 ETF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ETF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 ETF 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 ETF find?
LB61 ETF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 2 more.

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