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Kia Ceed

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 ULEMOT history

LB61 ULE is a blue diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,638 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ULE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ULE was last recorded at 114,638 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 15,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,618 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,020 miles
Average per year
7,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,638 miles
  • 2025 – 99,618 miles
  • 2024 – 82,704 miles
  • 2023 – 81,262 miles
  • 2022 – 73,320 miles
  • 2021 – 65,585 miles
  • 2020 – 59,393 miles
  • 2019 – 54,948 miles
  • 2018 – 49,945 miles
  • 2017 – 44,497 miles
  • 2016 – 38,539 miles
  • 2015 – 26,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,638 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,638 miles (+15,020)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,638 miles
    Test number
    796318565983
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,618 miles (+16,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    138847266946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass82,704 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    918993695429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail82,704 miles (+1,442)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    317942426031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail81,262 miles (+7,942)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    588716186543
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass73,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    683832413156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail73,320 miles (+7,735)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    443244102022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside ie 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,585 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,585 miles
    Test number
    745613460088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,393 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,393 miles
    Test number
    667217401800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,948 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,948 miles
    Test number
    191532339091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,945 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    169151989447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,497 miles (+5,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,497 miles
    Test number
    887619503281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,539 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    225910763173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,404 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    810644168758
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  15. Pass26,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    408313325050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 ULE

Does LB61 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ULE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ULE?
The MOT on LB61 ULE is valid until 23 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 ULE done?
LB61 ULE was recorded at 114,638 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,957 miles a year.
Has LB61 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ULE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 ULE 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 ULE find?
LB61 ULE passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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