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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 ETXMOT history

LB61 ETX is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 62,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,734 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ETX
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 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ETX was last recorded at 62,734 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2020: 27,909 miles, lower than 36,049 miles on 6 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,868 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,866 miles
Average per year
5,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,734 miles
  • 2025 – 55,868 miles
  • 2024 – 55,567 miles
  • 2023 – 49,635 miles
  • 2022 – 39,434 miles
  • 2021 – 30,845 miles
  • 2020 – 27,938 miles
  • 2019 – 36,049 miles
  • 2018 – 18,711 miles
  • 2017 – 7,656 miles
  • 2016 – 4,840 miles
  • 2015 – 836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,734 miles (+6,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,734 miles
    Test number
    845855401866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,868 miles (+301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    576185860543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass55,567 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    944497464953
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  4. Fail55,567 miles (+5,932)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    613826671787
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass49,635 miles (+10,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    49,635 miles
    Test number
    156571298862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass39,434 miles (+74)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    444687726099
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen washer weak
  7. Fail39,360 miles (+8,515)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,360 miles
    Test number
    774770051004
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass30,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    30,845 miles
    Test number
    654460722312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail30,845 miles (+2,907)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,845 miles
    Test number
    433200551193
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass27,938 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,938 miles
    Test number
    814476494182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,909 miles (-8,140)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,909 miles
    Test number
    288666489641
    • DangerousFront Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both front arm bushs debonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass36,049 miles (+10,000)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    160474943738
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Fail26,049 miles (+7,338)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,049 miles
    Test number
    522903113048
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  14. Pass18,711 miles (+5,975)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    18,711 miles
    Test number
    911962147042
    • MinorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass12,736 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    12,736 miles
    Test number
    684479335683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,656 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    7,656 miles
    Test number
    824289539631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,840 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    4,840 miles
    Test number
    688895583396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass836 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    836 miles
    Test number
    856186715014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ETX

Does LB61 ETX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ETX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ETX?
The MOT on LB61 ETX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ETX done?
LB61 ETX was recorded at 62,734 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,285 miles a year.
Has LB61 ETX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ETX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 ETX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 ETX find?
LB61 ETX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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