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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 SJXMOT history

LB61 SJX is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,012 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 SJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 SJX was last recorded at 98,012 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,159 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,853 miles
Average per year
7,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,012 miles
  • 2025 – 96,159 miles
  • 2024 – 93,457 miles
  • 2023 – 86,065 miles
  • 2022 – 78,854 miles
  • 2021 – 70,754 miles
  • 2020 – 61,653 miles
  • 2019 – 51,765 miles
  • 2018 – 41,493 miles
  • 2017 – 31,888 miles
  • 2016 – 22,653 miles
  • 2015 – 11,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,012 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front-rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear handbrake lever travel long

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,012 miles (+1,853)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,012 miles
    Test number
    600506934841
    • MinorOffside Front Lower 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front-rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass96,159 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    181290948547
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass93,457 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    265589544372
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail93,455 miles (+7,390)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    854092099431
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,065 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,065 miles
    Test number
    551797931616
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake lever travel long

  6. Fail86,063 miles (+7,209)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,063 miles
    Test number
    177011300965
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/55/16 inner side wall has been rubbed by broken coil spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake lever travel long

  7. Pass78,854 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,854 miles
    Test number
    268423087510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail78,842 miles (+8,088)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,842 miles
    Test number
    699054281518
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    286807384822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail70,751 miles (+9,098)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    950284106230
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass61,653 miles (+9,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    440555552001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,765 miles (+10,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,765 miles
    Test number
    212937431181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake does not have much reserve travel

  13. Pass41,493 miles (+9,605)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    41,493 miles
    Test number
    437851673190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracked outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracked outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn thin
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel high not much reserve travel

  14. Pass31,888 miles (+9,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    785418715338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,653 miles (+11,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,653 miles
    Test number
    569315799408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,375 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,375 miles
    Test number
    136430935093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB61 SJX

Does LB61 SJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 SJX is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 SJX?
The MOT on LB61 SJX is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 SJX done?
LB61 SJX was recorded at 98,012 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,840 miles a year.
Has LB61 SJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 SJX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 SJX 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 SJX find?
LB61 SJX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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