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Kia Ceed

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 USVMOT history

LB61 USV is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
103,918 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 USV
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 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 USV was last recorded at 103,918 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,949 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,969 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,918 miles
  • 2024 – 101,949 miles
  • 2023 – 99,481 miles
  • 2022 – 96,240 miles
  • 2021 – 89,354 miles
  • 2020 – 82,783 miles
  • 2019 – 75,702 miles
  • 2018 – 66,560 miles
  • 2017 – 46,083 miles
  • 2016 – 43,350 miles
  • 2015 – 32,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread lumpy on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread lumpy on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    393663929446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,918 miles (+1,969)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    959724768461
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,949 miles
    Test number
    149519568521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,945 miles (+2,464)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,945 miles
    Test number
    912224986766
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,481 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    485467632162
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads not visible rear

  6. Fail99,481 miles (+3,241)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    696265841762
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads not visible rear

  7. Pass96,240 miles (+6,886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,240 miles
    Test number
    152739325586
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,354 miles (+116)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,354 miles
    Test number
    967923298016
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,238 miles (+6,455)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    916152330851
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    444799177451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail82,783 miles (+7,081)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    300299271564
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wereing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass75,702 miles (+9,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    519662684346
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr + nsr
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly split but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass66,560 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    925495271570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,810 miles (+16,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    563269191776
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass46,083 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,083 miles
    Test number
    124230340735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,350 miles (+10,713)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    868249170520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,637 miles (+10,308)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,637 miles
    Test number
    893568867086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,329 miles
    Test number
    665892615042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 USV

Does LB61 USV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 USV is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 USV?
The MOT on LB61 USV is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 USV done?
LB61 USV was recorded at 103,918 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has LB61 USV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 USV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 USV 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 USV find?
LB61 USV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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