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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 NKFMOT history

LB61 NKF is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,300 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NKF
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 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NKF was last recorded at 122,300 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 6,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,570 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,730 miles
Average per year
9,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,300 miles
  • 2025 – 115,570 miles
  • 2024 – 109,171 miles
  • 2023 – 102,829 miles
  • 2021 – 95,214 miles
  • 2020 – 78,297 miles
  • 2019 – 67,092 miles
  • 2018 – 51,481 miles
  • 2017 – 33,199 miles
  • 2016 – 19,172 miles
  • 2015 – 13,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Both NS & OS headlamp assembles damaged , Mounting points detached , lamp units do not move when bonnet is closed , aim is correct

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    757558857263
    • AdvisoryFront Both NS & OS headlamp assembles damaged , Mounting points detached , lamp units do not move when bonnet is closed , aim is correct

  2. Fail122,300 miles (+6,730)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    480739493218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both NS & OS headlamp assembles damaged , Mounting points detached , lamp units do not move when bonnet is closed , aim is correct

  3. Pass115,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    603356254570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,570 miles (+12)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    643968206864
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,558 miles (+6,387)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,558 miles
    Test number
    495429152331
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing and unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Pass109,171 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    786262139141
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail109,170 miles (+6,341)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,170 miles
    Test number
    710215635567
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass102,829 miles (+7,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,829 miles
    Test number
    639334198291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass95,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,214 miles
    Test number
    638097235351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,214 miles (+7,730)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,214 miles
    Test number
    404849154698
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass87,484 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    426338274153
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail87,484 miles (+9,187)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    335824762622
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass78,297 miles (+11,205)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,297 miles
    Test number
    757354593563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,092 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,092 miles
    Test number
    742422240083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,958 miles (+15,477)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    545895280882
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished 205/55/16

  16. Pass51,481 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    433993384475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail51,481 miles (+18,282)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    761445501456
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass33,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,199 miles
    Test number
    247698796514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,198 miles (+14,026)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,198 miles
    Test number
    725111178014
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass19,172 miles (+5,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    19,172 miles
    Test number
    862577470633
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking 205/55/16

  21. Pass13,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    13,219 miles
    Test number
    579669615046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NKF

Does LB61 NKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NKF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NKF?
The MOT on LB61 NKF is valid until 20 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 NKF done?
LB61 NKF was recorded at 122,300 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 9,916 miles a year.
Has LB61 NKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NKF has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NKF 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 NKF find?
LB61 NKF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front both ns & os headlamp assembles damaged , mounting points detached , lamp units do not move when bonnet is closed , aim is correct.

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