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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 UMCMOT history

LB61 UMC is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,320 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UMC
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 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UMC was last recorded at 157,320 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,318 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,320 miles
  • 2025 – 144,340 miles
  • 2024 – 131,649 miles
  • 2023 – 120,679 miles
  • 2022 – 105,235 miles
  • 2021 – 97,574 miles
  • 2020 – 91,892 miles
  • 2019 – 79,870 miles
  • 2018 – 69,377 miles
  • 2017 – 49,274 miles
  • 2016 – 40,600 miles
  • 2015 – 30,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,320 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,320 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,320 miles
    Test number
    283271595804
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail157,318 miles (+12,978)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,318 miles
    Test number
    369358001515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass144,340 miles (+12,691)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    330803725692
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass131,649 miles (+10,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    648294911299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass120,679 miles (+15,444)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,679 miles
    Test number
    299105944092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,235 miles (+7,661)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,235 miles
    Test number
    455212703210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,574 miles
    Test number
    416463768940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,574 miles (+5,682)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,574 miles
    Test number
    491146783386
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    248647757602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  10. Fail91,892 miles (+12,022)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,892 miles
    Test number
    895601668045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side plus nearside very low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  11. Pass79,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    233493043841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,870 miles (+10,493)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    820767697488
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working

  13. Pass69,377 miles (+20,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    336951232949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass49,274 miles (+8,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    569694043570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass40,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    883387921148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,600 miles (+10,402)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    106267030128
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to cords inner edge

  17. Pass30,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    766003125046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 UMC

Does LB61 UMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UMC is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UMC?
The MOT on LB61 UMC 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 UMC done?
LB61 UMC was recorded at 157,320 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 11,544 miles a year.
Has LB61 UMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UMC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 UMC 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 UMC find?
LB61 UMC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside working less; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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