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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 NVUMOT history

LB61 NVU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,018 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NVU
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
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NVU was last recorded at 121,018 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,466 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,552 miles
Average per year
8,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,018 miles
  • 2025 – 119,466 miles
  • 2024 – 115,065 miles
  • 2023 – 106,411 miles
  • 2022 – 97,931 miles
  • 2021 – 89,820 miles
  • 2020 – 88,538 miles
  • 2019 – 78,792 miles
  • 2018 – 66,049 miles
  • 2017 – 54,199 miles
  • 2016 – 45,177 miles
  • 2015 – 24,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,018 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,018 miles (+1,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,018 miles
    Test number
    598289859506
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,466 miles (+4,401)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,466 miles
    Test number
    889358491210
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing blates rusty x 2
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,065 miles (+8,654)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,065 miles
    Test number
    824271682088
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,411 miles
    Test number
    700258246316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail106,411 miles (+8,480)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,411 miles
    Test number
    108923072062
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    267173751258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,931 miles (+8,111)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,931 miles
    Test number
    514881746350
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass89,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    787637951137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,820 miles (+1,282)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,820 miles
    Test number
    461772787197
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass88,538 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    654802081833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,792 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,792 miles
    Test number
    425795255862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail78,787 miles (+12,738)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,787 miles
    Test number
    470212992965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dim (4.3.3 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass66,049 miles (+11,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    725135035575
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass54,199 miles (+9,022)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,199 miles
    Test number
    481449429889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,177 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    633036728925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,553 miles (+10,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    986986712402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass24,841 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,841 miles
    Test number
    916155115017
    • NoteBoth front tyres (starting to split/crack) 205/55r16

Questions about LB61 NVU

Does LB61 NVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NVU is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NVU?
The MOT on LB61 NVU is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NVU done?
LB61 NVU was recorded at 121,018 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,225 miles a year.
Has LB61 NVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NVU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 NVU 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 NVU find?
LB61 NVU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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