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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 OTAMOT history

LB61 OTA is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 166,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,367 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 OTA
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
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 OTA was last recorded at 166,367 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 13,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,159 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,208 miles
Average per year
12,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,367 miles
  • 2024 – 153,159 miles
  • 2023 – 142,966 miles
  • 2022 – 126,181 miles
  • 2021 – 108,849 miles
  • 2020 – 93,173 miles
  • 2019 – 81,600 miles
  • 2018 – 63,470 miles
  • 2017 – 45,381 miles
  • 2016 – 33,555 miles
  • 2015 – 28,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,367 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,367 miles (+13,208)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,367 miles
    Test number
    361853155571
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,159 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,159 miles
    Test number
    612846228207
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail153,151 miles (+10,185)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,151 miles
    Test number
    640949492708
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding disc signs of over heating (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements offside reading 48 and nearside reading 143 (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass142,966 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,966 miles
    Test number
    462002185013
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear worn further investigation required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly perished

  5. Fail142,964 miles (+16,783)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,964 miles
    Test number
    942110807729
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear worn further investigation required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges and slightly perished

  6. Pass126,181 miles (+17,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    614071190737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap broken

  7. Pass108,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,849 miles
    Test number
    346308163974
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,849 miles (+15,676)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,849 miles
    Test number
    882350105729
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,173 miles (+11,573)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,173 miles
    Test number
    720097497047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,600 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    339351432012
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail81,600 miles (+18,130)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,600 miles
    Test number
    176123824783
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass63,470 miles (+18,089)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,470 miles
    Test number
    915541147054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,381 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    981969284017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    733270544616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,217 miles (+6,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    740479127841
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass33,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    387126268995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,555 miles (+4,914)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    645650737351
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass28,641 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,641 miles
    Test number
    147786715086
    • NoteUnable to check nearside and offside rear seatbelts properly due to child restraints fitted

Questions about LB61 OTA

Does LB61 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 OTA is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 OTA?
The MOT on LB61 OTA is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 OTA done?
LB61 OTA was recorded at 166,367 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 12,684 miles a year.
Has LB61 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 OTA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 OTA 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 OTA find?
LB61 OTA passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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