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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 UKUMOT history

LB61 UKU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
205,416 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
14,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UKU
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 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UKU was last recorded at 205,416 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,122 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
294 miles
Average per year
14,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,416 miles
  • 2025 – 190,092 miles
  • 2024 – 177,212 miles
  • 2023 – 160,879 miles
  • 2022 – 146,471 miles
  • 2021 – 133,703 miles
  • 2020 – 124,011 miles
  • 2019 – 112,075 miles
  • 2018 – 92,029 miles
  • 2017 – 78,229 miles
  • 2016 – 61,015 miles
  • 2015 – 45,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,416 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass205,416 miles (+294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    205,416 miles
    Test number
    575149700222
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail205,122 miles (+15,030)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,122 miles
    Test number
    237968080450
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass190,092 miles (+12,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    190,092 miles
    Test number
    216166787736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,212 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    177,212 miles
    Test number
    942381439838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,211 miles (+16,332)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,211 miles
    Test number
    907906166554
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass160,879 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,879 miles
    Test number
    420387236957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,877 miles (+14,406)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,877 miles
    Test number
    627884834439
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 poss tracking (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,471 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    924304004404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail146,471 miles (+12,768)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,471 miles
    Test number
    384003632834
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,703 miles
    Test number
    563184387638
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail133,703 miles (+9,692)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,703 miles
    Test number
    450902192480
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass124,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    747834200571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail124,011 miles (+11,936)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    615840727871
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass112,075 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    319283818319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,846 miles (+19,817)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,846 miles
    Test number
    989165393292
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass92,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    788339213868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,029 miles (+13,800)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,029 miles
    Test number
    134498339666
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES BADLY WORN on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has damage to outer wall

  18. Pass78,229 miles (+17,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    902763867385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,015 miles (+15,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    817494316355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,161 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    169968325076
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  21. Pass45,161 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,161 miles
    Test number
    539788625049
    • NoteRear wiper split

Questions about LB61 UKU

Does LB61 UKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UKU is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UKU?
The MOT on LB61 UKU is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 UKU done?
LB61 UKU was recorded at 205,416 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 14,442 miles a year.
Has LB61 UKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UKU has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 UKU 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 UKU find?
LB61 UKU passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts close to limit; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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