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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 NUEMOT history

LB61 NUE is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
80,357 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NUE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 NUE was last recorded at 80,357 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,444 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
5,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,357 miles
  • 2024 – 78,444 miles
  • 2023 – 75,776 miles
  • 2022 – 72,749 miles
  • 2021 – 69,895 miles
  • 2020 – 68,097 miles
  • 2018 – 59,745 miles
  • 2017 – 51,915 miles
  • 2016 – 44,366 miles
  • 2015 – 25,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,357 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank rusty

What MOT failures 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail80,357 miles (+1,913)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    110551498901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank rusty

  2. Pass78,444 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    326580832100
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail78,443 miles (+2,667)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,443 miles
    Test number
    985674492712
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,776 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    277663477775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail75,776 miles (+3,027)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,776 miles
    Test number
    219043379006
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass72,749 miles (+2,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    127003784787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,895 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    505279700832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,889 miles (+1,792)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    798273889445
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,097 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    364284616657
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside face (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))

  10. Fail68,094 miles (+8,349)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    770519328174
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inside face (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))

  11. Pass59,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    306755042130
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  12. Fail59,745 miles (+7,830)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    653368442087
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Pass51,915 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,915 miles
    Test number
    209635342422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,300 miles (+6,934)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,300 miles
    Test number
    664231511878
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish

  15. Pass44,366 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    439625646281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    439208959407
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edge

  17. Fail39,541 miles (+14,058)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,541 miles
    Test number
    556537034169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner edge

  18. Pass25,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,483 miles
    Test number
    857317815074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NUE

Does LB61 NUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 NUE expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NUE?
The MOT on LB61 NUE expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 NUE done?
LB61 NUE was recorded at 80,357 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
Has LB61 NUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NUE has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 NUE 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 NUE find?
LB61 NUE failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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