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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 UKPMOT history

LB61 UKP is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,335 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UKP
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
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UKP was last recorded at 172,335 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,576 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,759 miles
Average per year
13,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,335 miles
  • 2025 – 165,576 miles
  • 2024 – 159,781 miles
  • 2023 – 139,978 miles
  • 2022 – 106,698 miles
  • 2021 – 90,041 miles
  • 2020 – 74,829 miles
  • 2019 – 66,503 miles
  • 2018 – 56,787 miles
  • 2017 – 46,714 miles
  • 2016 – 35,226 miles
  • 2015 – 29,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,335 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,335 miles (+6,759)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,335 miles
    Test number
    202873329242
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass165,576 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    453977229372
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail165,575 miles (+5,794)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,575 miles
    Test number
    745419373296
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,781 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,781 miles
    Test number
    912727395573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReserve travel on brake pedal poor

  5. Fail159,780 miles (+19,802)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,780 miles
    Test number
    217767187453
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    310549771283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,978 miles (+33,280)5 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    296769386846
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm, inner ball-joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish-bone, inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish-bone, inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass106,698 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    553451321928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail106,695 miles (+16,654)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,695 miles
    Test number
    200812079012
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    902502081771
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail90,041 miles (+15,212)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    231719046573
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass74,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    436414264985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,829 miles (+8,326)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    397409022994
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating FRONT BRAKE DISCS (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTRACTION LIGHT ON

  14. Pass66,503 miles (+9,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,503 miles
    Test number
    669823867148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass56,787 miles (+10,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    105415887407
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass46,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    479853895402
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn more on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has sidewall damage on outer edge cords not exposed, tread stepped on inner edge could cause road noise

  17. Fail46,714 miles (+11,488)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    737705721355
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn more on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre has sidewall damage on outer edge cords not exposed, tread stepped on inner edge could cause road noise
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet inop

  18. Pass35,226 miles (+6,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,226 miles
    Test number
    563529789280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

  19. Pass29,065 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,065 miles
    Test number
    129070025402
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Questions about LB61 UKP

Does LB61 UKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UKP is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UKP?
The MOT on LB61 UKP is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 UKP done?
LB61 UKP was recorded at 172,335 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 13,014 miles a year.
Has LB61 UKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UKP has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UKP 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 UKP find?
LB61 UKP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread, and 3 more.

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