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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 NVCMOT history

LB61 NVC is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,173 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NVC
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 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 NVC was last recorded at 161,173 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,008 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,165 miles
Average per year
11,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,173 miles
  • 2025 – 158,008 miles
  • 2024 – 154,038 miles
  • 2023 – 149,100 miles
  • 2022 – 143,903 miles
  • 2021 – 139,177 miles
  • 2020 – 131,986 miles
  • 2019 – 120,260 miles
  • 2018 – 99,793 miles
  • 2017 – 80,534 miles
  • 2016 – 59,684 miles
  • 2015 – 38,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,173 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,173 miles (+3,165)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,173 miles
    Test number
    283662394368
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass158,008 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,008 miles
    Test number
    118061870040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail158,003 miles (+3,965)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,003 miles
    Test number
    379044774335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass154,038 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,038 miles
    Test number
    879612586170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,033 miles (+4,933)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,033 miles
    Test number
    849083172260
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,100 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,100 miles
    Test number
    852866858763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,097 miles (+5,194)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,097 miles
    Test number
    650111760494
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,903 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,903 miles
    Test number
    901749302441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Fail143,843 miles (+4,666)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,843 miles
    Test number
    330117339848
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass139,177 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,177 miles
    Test number
    523105211451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail139,172 miles (+7,186)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,172 miles
    Test number
    147909899211
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure top mount not attached to spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,986 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,986 miles
    Test number
    928412520568
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail131,985 miles (+11,725)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,985 miles
    Test number
    461048485105
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass120,260 miles (+20,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,260 miles
    Test number
    411325032177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,793 miles (+19,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,793 miles
    Test number
    720166199090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass80,534 miles (+20,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,534 miles
    Test number
    623512162235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,684 miles (+21,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    388429285731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    538002015060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NVC

Does LB61 NVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 NVC expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NVC?
The MOT on LB61 NVC expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 NVC done?
LB61 NVC was recorded at 161,173 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 11,048 miles a year.
Has LB61 NVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NVC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NVC 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 NVC find?
LB61 NVC failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear parking brake inoperative on one side; offside front position lamp not working, and 5 more.

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