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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 TLYMOT history

LB61 TLY is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
103,261 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 TLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB61 TLY was last recorded at 103,261 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 4,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,616 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,645 miles
Average per year
6,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,261 miles
  • 2025 – 98,616 miles
  • 2024 – 93,687 miles
  • 2023 – 89,371 miles
  • 2022 – 85,482 miles
  • 2021 – 81,367 miles
  • 2020 – 78,429 miles
  • 2019 – 74,741 miles
  • 2018 – 68,206 miles
  • 2017 – 55,730 miles
  • 2016 – 42,272 miles
  • 2015 – 28,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,261 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,261 miles (+4,645)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    754084900304
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,616 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    260339867365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion.

  3. Fail98,616 miles (+4,929)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    465502107501
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components showing signs of corrosion.

  4. Pass93,687 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    210931940588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,371 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    958868264600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail89,318 miles (+3,836)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    300785447712
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,482 miles (+154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,482 miles
    Test number
    946428397248
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,328 miles (+3,961)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    837418827091
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box across seam. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,367 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    169500734267
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail81,367 miles (+2,938)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,367 miles
    Test number
    210479275326
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass78,429 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,429 miles
    Test number
    841352259698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,741 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,741 miles
    Test number
    153570363214
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  13. Fail74,738 miles (+6,532)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    506234614098
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass68,206 miles (+24)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,206 miles
    Test number
    621008101478
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking from joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Fail68,182 miles (+12,452)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,182 miles
    Test number
    116367025502
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. h rated on n/s/r w rated on o/s/r (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking from joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Pass55,730 miles (+13,458)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    958068687559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,272 miles (+13,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    236802789100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySide walls on both rear tyres age cracking

  18. Pass28,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    848436140824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,310 miles (+4,706)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    782285730806
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  20. Pass23,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,604 miles
    Test number
    219057705044
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about LB61 TLY

Does LB61 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 TLY expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 TLY?
The MOT on LB61 TLY expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 TLY done?
LB61 TLY was recorded at 103,261 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,867 miles a year.
Has LB61 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 TLY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 TLY 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 TLY find?
LB61 TLY failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 8 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front position lamp not working; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn, and 12 more.

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