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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 OTJMOT history

LB61 OTJ is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,677 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 OTJ
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 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 OTJ was last recorded at 134,677 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,437 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
6,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,677 miles
  • 2025 – 126,646 miles
  • 2024 – 123,193 miles
  • 2023 – 117,168 miles
  • 2022 – 115,256 miles
  • 2021 – 109,652 miles
  • 2020 – 105,850 miles
  • 2019 – 97,539 miles
  • 2018 – 90,633 miles
  • 2017 – 81,790 miles
  • 2016 – 69,651 miles
  • 2015 – 53,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,677 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryKnock coming from power steering motor internal couplerRecorded 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Handbrake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,677 miles (+240)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,677 miles
    Test number
    668330171632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryKnock coming from power steering motor internal coupler

  2. Fail134,437 miles (+7,791)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,437 miles
    Test number
    782429281959
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryKnock coming from power steering motor internal coupler

  3. Pass126,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,646 miles
    Test number
    629828372160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  4. Fail126,646 miles (+3,453)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,646 miles
    Test number
    332730214306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Pass123,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    943253937702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,193 miles (+6,025)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,193 miles
    Test number
    818392863040
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no locking device fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,168 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,168 miles
    Test number
    909697853475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,256 miles (+5,604)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    767912810500
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly binding
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on rear brakes

  9. Pass109,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,652 miles
    Test number
    213716789208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,650 miles (+3,800)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,650 miles
    Test number
    175912246719
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass105,850 miles (+8,311)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    525935222313
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass97,539 miles (+6,906)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    97,539 miles
    Test number
    938091427058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,633 miles (+8,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,633 miles
    Test number
    247710778201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass81,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    383594510527
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  15. Fail81,790 miles (+12,139)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    466110493127
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  16. Pass69,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    696476670638
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Fail69,651 miles (+16,453)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    948251562361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Pass53,198 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    408460135087
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail53,198 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,198 miles
    Test number
    859140135055
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSuspect brake pads worn

Questions about LB61 OTJ

Does LB61 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 OTJ is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 OTJ?
The MOT on LB61 OTJ is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 OTJ done?
LB61 OTJ was recorded at 134,677 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,965 miles a year.
Has LB61 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 OTJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LB61 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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