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Kia Ceed

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 USEMOT history

LB61 USE is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,114 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 USE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 USE was last recorded at 67,114 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 12,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,706 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
12,408 miles
Average per year
5,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,114 miles
  • 2024 – 50,044 miles
  • 2023 – 46,252 miles
  • 2022 – 40,983 miles
  • 2021 – 35,672 miles
  • 2020 – 31,918 miles
  • 2019 – 27,965 miles
  • 2018 – 24,553 miles
  • 2017 – 20,090 miles
  • 2016 – 15,202 miles
  • 2015 – 11,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,114 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank and straps corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp lens missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPossible corrosion at rear both sides of fuel tank area; unsure if they're drain holes
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's partial de bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush partial de bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's partial de bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush partial de bonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,114 miles (+12,408)5 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,114 miles
    Test number
    280993704406
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank and straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible corrosion at rear both sides of fuel tank area; unsure if they're drain holes
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  2. Pass54,706 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    728962682914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,044 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,044 miles
    Test number
    136674000346
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to rear suspension components

  4. Fail50,043 miles (+3,791)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,043 miles
    Test number
    478985716904
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation working intermittent (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush's partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush partial de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to rear suspension components

  5. Pass46,252 miles (+5,269)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,252 miles
    Test number
    397791563248
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Minor Split Still Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass40,983 miles (+5,311)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    40,983 miles
    Test number
    494086678758
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass35,672 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,672 miles
    Test number
    813129758916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,646 miles
    Test number
    578031659334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,646 miles (+3,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,646 miles
    Test number
    709904032657
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass31,918 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    233749177775
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail31,918 miles (+3,953)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    486546271425
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,965 miles (+3,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    27,965 miles
    Test number
    369822359360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass24,553 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    520570937987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,090 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,090 miles
    Test number
    828878437825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,202 miles (+3,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    15,202 miles
    Test number
    925566878633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass11,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    11,586 miles
    Test number
    417174715052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 USE

Does LB61 USE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 USE is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 USE?
The MOT on LB61 USE is valid until 21 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 USE done?
LB61 USE was recorded at 67,114 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
Has LB61 USE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 USE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 USE 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 USE find?
LB61 USE passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 minor defects and 18 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 20 more.

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