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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 NKSMOT history

LB61 NKS is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2026
Mileage
141,235 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NKS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NKS was last recorded at 141,235 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 2,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,670 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,565 miles
Average per year
11,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,235 miles
  • 2024 – 138,670 miles
  • 2023 – 124,609 miles
  • 2022 – 119,694 miles
  • 2021 – 102,612 miles
  • 2019 – 71,943 miles
  • 2018 – 58,632 miles
  • 2017 – 47,217 miles
  • 2016 – 34,518 miles
  • 2015 – 23,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,235 miles (+2,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,235 miles
    Test number
    125455725149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass138,670 miles (+14,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,670 miles
    Test number
    970614637089
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,609 miles (+4,915)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,609 miles
    Test number
    389807908374
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,694 miles (+17,082)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,694 miles
    Test number
    452834987497
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,612 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    234645701903
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,610 miles (+30,667)3 dangerous16 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,610 miles
    Test number
    119431457933
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass71,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    489007385633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,943 miles (+2,075)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    761806581486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass69,868 miles (+11,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,868 miles
    Test number
    992616176849
    • AdvisoryPark brake 18% ,, o/s low ,, will need attention
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorating

  10. Pass58,632 miles (+11,415)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    781280257468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,217 miles
    Test number
    430528877062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,217 miles (+12,699)4 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,217 miles
    Test number
    463672102256
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass34,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    133815130825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,518 miles (+11,280)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    934067608429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail23,238 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,238 miles
    Test number
    798555005046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass23,238 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,238 miles
    Test number
    986435205091
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 NKS

Does LB61 NKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 NKS expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NKS?
The MOT on LB61 NKS expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 NKS done?
LB61 NKS was recorded at 141,235 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 11,692 miles a year.
Has LB61 NKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NKS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 NKS 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 NKS find?
LB61 NKS passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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