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Kia Ceed

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,582 cc

LB61 UTCMOT history

LB61 UTC is a white diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,742 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UTC
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 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UTC was last recorded at 126,742 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jan 2016: 29,943 miles, lower than 33,265 miles on 29 Jan 2015.

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
122,551 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,191 miles
Average per year
8,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,742 miles
  • 2025 – 122,551 miles
  • 2024 – 117,630 miles
  • 2023 – 112,294 miles
  • 2021 – 105,714 miles
  • 2020 – 99,387 miles
  • 2019 – 88,359 miles
  • 2018 – 72,462 miles
  • 2017 – 56,840 miles
  • 2016 – 29,943 miles
  • 2015 – 33,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,742 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Both rear tyres misshaped on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,742 miles (+4,191)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,742 miles
    Test number
    722445025162
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    614013551178
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail122,551 miles (+4,921)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    746732449453
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,630 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    601412571450
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail117,630 miles (+5,336)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    553245606459
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    582000647446
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres misshaped on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail112,294 miles (+6,580)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,294 miles
    Test number
    910877831194
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres misshaped on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass105,714 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,714 miles
    Test number
    760211257319
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres misshaped on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail105,287 miles (+5,900)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,287 miles
    Test number
    222583655990
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount damaged from broken spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    914528879203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,387 miles (+11,028)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,387 miles
    Test number
    877034537154
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel stiff to rotate by hand

  12. Pass88,359 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    532117537451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail88,357 miles (+4,628)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,357 miles
    Test number
    842710587015
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass83,729 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,729 miles
    Test number
    964767126251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,696 miles (+11,234)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,696 miles
    Test number
    197730759381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  16. Pass72,462 miles (+15,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    227130469837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass56,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    264456596997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

  18. Fail56,840 miles (+26,897)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,840 miles
    Test number
    742752514652
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

  19. Pass29,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,943 miles
    Test number
    596216755101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail29,943 miles (-3,322)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,943 miles
    Test number
    663698816287
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    858119025012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB61 UTC

Does LB61 UTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UTC is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UTC?
The MOT on LB61 UTC is valid until 9 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 UTC done?
LB61 UTC was recorded at 126,742 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 8,548 miles a year.
Has LB61 UTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UTC has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UTC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 UTC find?
LB61 UTC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; handbrake requirements only just met; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm 205/55/16, and 1 more.

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