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Kia Ceed

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 UGUMOT history

LB61 UGU is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
138,928 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UGU
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UGU was last recorded at 138,928 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 6,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,409 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,519 miles
Average per year
8,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,928 miles
  • 2024 – 132,409 miles
  • 2023 – 123,767 miles
  • 2022 – 112,681 miles
  • 2021 – 100,058 miles
  • 2020 – 92,494 miles
  • 2019 – 84,762 miles
  • 2018 – 71,842 miles
  • 2017 – 62,668 miles
  • 2016 – 56,991 miles
  • 2015 – 48,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,928 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,928 miles
    Test number
    231016326990
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,928 miles (+6,519)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,928 miles
    Test number
    854342709549
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,409 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    356782785766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,341 miles (+8,574)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,341 miles
    Test number
    172394844448
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass123,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    229626944996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail123,767 miles (+11,086)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    573138008047
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass112,681 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    465144083487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly ran off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail112,681 miles (+12,623)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    881373553553
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ran off to chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off inner edge badly [STRONG ADVISE] (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly ran off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    396050137679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,058 miles (+7,564)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    870292417840
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass92,494 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,494 miles
    Test number
    305382534393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,762 miles (+12,920)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    630259166240
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass71,842 miles (+4,273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,842 miles
    Test number
    675750410968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot is leaking grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit lens is cracked
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is split
    • AdvisoryUndertray and engine cover fitted

  14. Pass67,569 miles (+4,901)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    665971431727
    • AdvisoryEngine Cover & Undertray Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres have slight worn edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner CV Boot clip loose & Slight loss of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread stepped

  15. Pass62,668 miles (+5,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,668 miles
    Test number
    486803859962
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly stepped

  16. Pass56,991 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    213147588751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,599 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    958938625025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 UGU

Does LB61 UGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UGU is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UGU?
The MOT on LB61 UGU is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 UGU done?
LB61 UGU was recorded at 138,928 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 8,412 miles a year.
Has LB61 UGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UGU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UGU 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 UGU find?
LB61 UGU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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