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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 NLLMOT history

LB61 NLL is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 167,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,007 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NLL was last recorded at 167,007 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,987 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
12,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,007 miles
  • 2025 – 150,090 miles
  • 2024 – 136,689 miles
  • 2023 – 126,968 miles
  • 2022 – 114,233 miles
  • 2021 – 101,156 miles
  • 2020 – 92,106 miles
  • 2019 – 87,497 miles
  • 2018 – 74,751 miles
  • 2017 – 59,769 miles
  • 2016 – 45,747 miles
  • 2015 – 30,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bumper accidentally damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,007 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,007 miles
    Test number
    483342318585
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bumper accidentally damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail166,987 miles (+16,897)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,987 miles
    Test number
    653450134078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer bumper accidentally damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,090 miles (+13,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,090 miles
    Test number
    170088142830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,689 miles (+9,721)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    931340103327
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,968 miles
    Test number
    170994374523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) universal joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,968 miles (+12,735)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,968 miles
    Test number
    505720426070
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) universal joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,233 miles (+13,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    409602542842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,156 miles (+9,050)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,156 miles
    Test number
    562859820438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,106 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    935296778572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,497 miles (+12,746)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,497 miles
    Test number
    253702241020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,751 miles (+14,982)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    487797940399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,769 miles (+14,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    228320481235
    • AdvisoryN/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

  13. Pass45,747 miles (+15,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    268677408453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
    • AdvisorySmall crack in rear number plate

  14. Pass30,697 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    909527115005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear number plate cracked

  15. Fail30,697 miles1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,697 miles
    Test number
    297697915089
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear number plate cracked

Questions about LB61 NLL

Does LB61 NLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NLL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NLL?
The MOT on LB61 NLL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NLL done?
LB61 NLL was recorded at 167,007 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 12,248 miles a year.
Has LB61 NLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NLL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NLL 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 NLL find?
LB61 NLL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside front outer bumper accidentally damage; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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