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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 ETUMOT history

LB61 ETU is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,385 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ETU
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 valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ETU was last recorded at 57,385 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,379 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,385 miles
  • 2025 – 51,333 miles
  • 2024 – 44,221 miles
  • 2023 – 40,173 miles
  • 2022 – 38,104 miles
  • 2021 – 37,012 miles
  • 2020 – 35,574 miles
  • 2019 – 29,950 miles
  • 2018 – 24,476 miles
  • 2017 – 19,335 miles
  • 2016 – 14,860 miles
  • 2015 – 9,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,385 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRust under carRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,385 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,385 miles
    Test number
    716462965158
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRust under car
  2. Fail57,379 miles (+6,046)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    543103033310
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRust under car
  3. Pass51,333 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,333 miles
    Test number
    441386880682
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail51,319 miles (+7,098)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,319 miles
    Test number
    380533268899
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass44,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,221 miles
    Test number
    767254083723
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail44,216 miles (+4,043)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    614895192418
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass40,173 miles (+2,069)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,173 miles
    Test number
    951793486275
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass38,104 miles (+1,092)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,104 miles
    Test number
    375262806120
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass37,012 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,012 miles
    Test number
    672398090769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    695618760040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,574 miles (+5,624)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,574 miles
    Test number
    144729154450
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass29,950 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,950 miles
    Test number
    459772943543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,476 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    771722377975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,335 miles (+4,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    19,335 miles
    Test number
    546533267618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.35mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.34mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass14,860 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    14,860 miles
    Test number
    550510494085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,949 miles
    Test number
    745782815089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ETU

Does LB61 ETU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ETU is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ETU?
The MOT on LB61 ETU is valid until 24 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 ETU done?
LB61 ETU was recorded at 57,385 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has LB61 ETU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ETU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 ETU 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 ETU find?
LB61 ETU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rust under car.

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