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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 USLMOT history

LB61 USL is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2025
Mileage
129,559 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 USL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 USL was last recorded at 129,559 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,558 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,559 miles
  • 2023 – 122,508 miles
  • 2022 – 116,164 miles
  • 2021 – 110,554 miles
  • 2020 – 108,447 miles
  • 2019 – 107,716 miles
  • 2018 – 105,644 miles
  • 2017 – 95,838 miles
  • 2016 – 78,120 miles
  • 2015 – 58,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,559 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,559 miles
    Test number
    951534349605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,558 miles (+7,050)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,558 miles
    Test number
    849260525614
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,508 miles (+6,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,508 miles
    Test number
    299834693283
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  4. Pass116,164 miles (+5,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    182777811279
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges slightly worn

  5. Pass110,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    678615728529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,554 miles (+2,107)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,554 miles
    Test number
    163402355113
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,447 miles (+731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,447 miles
    Test number
    766284125447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass107,716 miles (+2,072)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    245378650552
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass105,644 miles (+9,806)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    879843122297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,838 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    981135032541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner cv joint gaiter minor grease leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  11. Fail95,838 miles (+17,718)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,838 miles
    Test number
    402803394649
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner cv joint gaiter minor grease leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  12. Pass78,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    432307435896
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryGrease leaking from n/s inner cv boot
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail78,120 miles (+19,193)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    812598428667
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryGrease leaking from n/s inner cv boot
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass58,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,927 miles
    Test number
    960608882117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,927 miles (+15,938)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,927 miles
    Test number
    886137604038
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass42,989 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,989 miles
    Test number
    926384025018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 USL

Does LB61 USL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 USL expired on 28 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 USL?
The MOT on LB61 USL expired on 28 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 USL done?
LB61 USL was recorded at 129,559 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 8,747 miles a year.
Has LB61 USL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 USL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 USL 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 USL find?
LB61 USL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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