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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 UMEMOT history

LB61 UME is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,426 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UME
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 expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UME was last recorded at 105,426 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2020: 79,233 miles, lower than 79,928 miles on 1 Apr 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
105,289 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,426 miles
  • 2024 – 95,705 miles
  • 2023 – 92,588 miles
  • 2022 – 89,251 miles
  • 2021 – 85,393 miles
  • 2020 – 79,233 miles
  • 2019 – 77,835 miles
  • 2018 – 65,788 miles
  • 2017 – 57,886 miles
  • 2016 – 47,511 miles
  • 2015 – 37,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,426 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear can not see rear pads to measure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,426 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,426 miles
    Test number
    564189521993
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail105,289 miles (+9,584)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    275427677513
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass95,705 miles (+3,117)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    922363839182
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,588 miles (+3,337)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,588 miles
    Test number
    218756001877
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass89,251 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,251 miles
    Test number
    586906932594
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,251 miles (+3,858)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,251 miles
    Test number
    144867261577
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,393 miles (+6,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    252877344446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,233 miles (-695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    809230189468
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear can not see rear pads to measure

  9. Fail79,928 miles (+2,093)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    364824175336
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear can not see rear pads to measure

  10. Pass77,835 miles (+5,001)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    696546167143
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail72,834 miles (+7,046)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,834 miles
    Test number
    946240097348
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass65,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    225493227855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail65,788 miles (+7,902)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    606353686168
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass57,886 miles (+10,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,886 miles
    Test number
    657182781733
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror is missing

  15. Pass47,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    637411063791
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail47,511 miles (+10,307)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    669976608100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail37,204 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    448153815104
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads are stepped on the inside edge

  18. Pass37,204 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    527763915193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads are stepped on the inside edge

Questions about LB61 UME

Does LB61 UME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 UME expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UME?
The MOT on LB61 UME expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 UME done?
LB61 UME was recorded at 105,426 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has LB61 UME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UME has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 UME find?
LB61 UME passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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