Kia Ceed
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc
LB61 NLNMOT history
LB61 NLN is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 53,454 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 NLN
- 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
- 24 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 NLN was last recorded at 53,454 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Jan 2018: 335 miles, lower than 42,004 miles on 31 Dec 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 51,486 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,968 miles
- Average per year
- 2,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,454 miles
- 2025 – 51,486 miles
- 2024 – 43,737 miles
- 2023 – 37,359 miles
- 2022 – 30,434 miles
- 2021 – 22,541 miles
- 2020 – 14,412 miles
- 2019 – 8,620 miles
- 2018 – 335 miles
- 2016 – 42,004 miles
- 2015 – 23,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,454 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,454 miles (+1,968)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 53,454 miles
- Test number
- 151134002494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,486 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 51,486 miles
- Test number
- 889920160081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail51,485 miles (+2,403)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,485 miles
- Test number
- 554800554105
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,082 miles (+5,345)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 49,082 miles
- Test number
- 879385113249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,737 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 43,737 miles
- Test number
- 816741456424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,687 miles (+6,328)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,687 miles
- Test number
- 982039875265
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass37,359 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 37,359 miles
- Test number
- 454035716281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail37,356 miles (+6,922)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,356 miles
- Test number
- 283507241486
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass30,434 miles (+7,893)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 30,434 miles
- Test number
- 622556912749
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass22,541 miles (+8,129)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 22,541 miles
- Test number
- 200386762723
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Pass14,412 miles (+5,792)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 14,412 miles
- Test number
- 649593049553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,620 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 8,620 miles
- Test number
- 313891109988
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail8,620 miles (+8,285)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,620 miles
- Test number
- 804119573772
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass335 miles (-41,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 335 miles
- Test number
- 686964072813
- AdvisoryNew clocks fitted
Pass42,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 42,004 miles
- Test number
- 434428432873
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Fail42,004 miles (+7,070)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,004 miles
- Test number
- 254466986549
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Pass34,934 miles (+11,027)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 34,934 miles
- Test number
- 615987891578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 23,907 miles
- Test number
- 269175805021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 NLN
- Does LB61 NLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NLN is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 NLN?
- The MOT on LB61 NLN is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 NLN done?
- LB61 NLN was recorded at 53,454 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
- Has LB61 NLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 NLN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 NLN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB61 NLN find?
- LB61 NLN passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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