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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 ULYMOT history

LB61 ULY is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,346 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ULY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ULY was last recorded at 112,346 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,340 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,346 miles
  • 2024 – 107,368 miles
  • 2023 – 97,592 miles
  • 2022 – 88,568 miles
  • 2021 – 81,887 miles
  • 2020 – 76,555 miles
  • 2019 – 72,599 miles
  • 2018 – 66,051 miles
  • 2017 – 60,113 miles
  • 2016 – 53,769 miles
  • 2015 – 47,017 miles
  • 2014 – 39,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,346 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,346 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,346 miles
    Test number
    420190338408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail112,340 miles (+4,972)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,340 miles
    Test number
    227578433610
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,368 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    277067704871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,362 miles (+9,770)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    470499950759
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,592 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,592 miles
    Test number
    685555660042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,587 miles (+9,019)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    163773849549
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass88,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    954650139354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail88,568 miles (+6,681)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    377553505378
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.80mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass81,887 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    450247704728
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail81,887 miles (+5,332)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    508897819678
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Damp. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn flat spots inner edge. 16mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge VERY close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass76,555 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    109766543294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    618620221145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,595 miles (+6,544)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    593109377596
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass66,051 miles (+5,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,051 miles
    Test number
    803334386833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner drive shaft boot slight weap
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm 225.45.17
  15. Pass60,113 miles (+6,344)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,113 miles
    Test number
    605906887638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn on inner face
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 65% worn
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not clearing screen
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear brake pads due to caliper design
  16. Pass53,769 miles (+6,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,769 miles
    Test number
    650811763218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass47,017 miles (+7,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    959127178670
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have uneven wear on inner egde
  18. Pass39,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,458 miles
    Test number
    787029834266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 ULY

Does LB61 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ULY is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ULY?
The MOT on LB61 ULY is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ULY done?
LB61 ULY was recorded at 112,346 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,470 miles a year.
Has LB61 ULY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ULY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 ULY 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 ULY find?
LB61 ULY passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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