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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 OBUMOT history

LB61 OBU is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 209,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
209,316 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
10 passed · 10 failed
Per year
16,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 OBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 OBU was last recorded at 209,316 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 26,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,471 miles · 3 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
26,845 miles
Average per year
16,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 209,316 miles
  • 2023 – 182,471 miles
  • 2022 – 151,057 miles
  • 2021 – 131,454 miles
  • 2020 – 125,622 miles
  • 2019 – 115,603 miles
  • 2018 – 100,640 miles
  • 2017 – 87,263 miles
  • 2016 – 74,446 miles
  • 2015 – 60,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,316 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    209,316 miles
    Test number
    455477416377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail209,316 miles (+26,845)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,316 miles
    Test number
    589706335390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass182,471 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    182,471 miles
    Test number
    838352369401
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded

  4. Fail182,471 miles (+31,414)2 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,471 miles
    Test number
    521006549574
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded

  5. Pass151,057 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,057 miles
    Test number
    496819537978
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail151,057 miles (+19,603)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,057 miles
    Test number
    594152327011
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass131,454 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,454 miles
    Test number
    649805913133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,443 miles (+5,821)4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,443 miles
    Test number
    656421940243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,622 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    528178695029
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail125,622 miles (+10,019)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,622 miles
    Test number
    490518542855
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,603 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    814093968572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail115,593 miles (+14,953)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    330053639264
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass100,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    644788410512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,640 miles (+13,377)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,640 miles
    Test number
    352292352663
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass87,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    536469470671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been hot (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail87,261 miles (+12,815)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    987647465385
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been hot (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    562927537161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail74,445 miles (+14,318)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    849559798787
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,127 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    935196905209
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,127 miles
    Test number
    969736705215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 OBU

Does LB61 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 OBU expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 OBU?
The MOT on LB61 OBU expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 OBU done?
LB61 OBU was recorded at 209,316 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 16,438 miles a year.
Has LB61 OBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 OBU has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 OBU 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 OBU find?
LB61 OBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bracket; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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