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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LB61 NWJMOT history

LB61 NWJ is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,866 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NWJ was last recorded at 90,866 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,864 miles · 6 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,866 miles
  • 2025 – 81,700 miles
  • 2024 – 74,703 miles
  • 2023 – 68,775 miles
  • 2022 – 65,600 miles
  • 2021 – 61,209 miles
  • 2020 – 58,599 miles
  • 2019 – 55,360 miles
  • 2018 – 53,200 miles
  • 2017 – 50,847 miles
  • 2016 – 40,368 miles
  • 2015 – 31,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,866 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,866 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    482012311613
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail90,864 miles (+9,164)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    698227171227
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass81,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    308184855509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail81,700 miles (+6,997)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    638918873984
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass74,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    277738098829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail74,703 miles (+5,928)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    762942212494
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass68,775 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,775 miles
    Test number
    793584946450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail68,773 miles (+3,173)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    229934592016
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    818926994217
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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))

  10. Fail65,600 miles (+4,391)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    237177800665
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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))

  11. Pass61,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    838860692358
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Fail61,209 miles (+2,610)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,209 miles
    Test number
    920925464188
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass58,599 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    932540733912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass55,360 miles (+2,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,360 miles
    Test number
    279058645819
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass53,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    853319522208
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

  16. Fail53,200 miles (+2,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    696310619599
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

  17. Pass50,847 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    958639037116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,846 miles (+468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,846 miles
    Test number
    789679699006
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade missing

  19. Pass50,378 miles (+10,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    465401696630
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    797094709886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,368 miles (+8,841)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,368 miles
    Test number
    294686979075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass31,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,527 miles
    Test number
    547356925084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 NWJ

Does LB61 NWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NWJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NWJ?
The MOT on LB61 NWJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NWJ done?
LB61 NWJ was recorded at 90,866 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
Has LB61 NWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NWJ has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 NWJ 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 NWJ find?
LB61 NWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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