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Kia Ceed

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,396 cc

LM61 YBNMOT history

LM61 YBN is a black petrol Kia Ceed first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LM61 YBN black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,041 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YBN was last recorded at 138,041 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,040 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,041 miles
  • 2024 – 135,831 miles
  • 2023 – 133,467 miles
  • 2022 – 128,656 miles
  • 2021 – 98,077 miles
  • 2020 – 83,236 miles
  • 2019 – 57,755 miles
  • 2018 – 52,417 miles
  • 2017 – 38,483 miles
  • 2016 – 24,619 miles
  • 2015 – 8,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,041 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVarious bodywork damageRecorded 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,041 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,041 miles
    Test number
    814527024034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious bodywork damage
  2. Fail138,040 miles (+2,209)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,040 miles
    Test number
    547600046736
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding ### WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED ### (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious bodywork damage
  3. Pass135,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,831 miles
    Test number
    339223358495
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limits on edges
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage
  4. Fail135,831 miles (+2,364)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,831 miles
    Test number
    835404103909
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limits on edges
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage
  5. Pass133,467 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,467 miles
    Test number
    735769103294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,367 miles (+4,711)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,367 miles
    Test number
    346658513630
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass128,656 miles (+1)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,656 miles
    Test number
    640474015287
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail128,655 miles (+30,578)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    465188206059
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass98,077 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    256160636522
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  10. Fail98,077 miles (+14,841)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    125739833612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
  11. Pass83,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,236 miles
    Test number
    707778271473
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  12. Fail83,236 miles (+25,481)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,236 miles
    Test number
    318783780982
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both side tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass57,755 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    683688688441
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Fail57,755 miles (+5,338)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    531013952652
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge cut on bald spot (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass52,417 miles (+13,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,417 miles
    Test number
    874452114457
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both side tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear both side tyre side wall perished
  16. Pass38,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    863177851008
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail38,483 miles (+13,864)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,483 miles
    Test number
    520556296891
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass24,619 miles (+15,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    810195004310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,761 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    8,761 miles
    Test number
    516419887649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    8,697 miles
    Test number
    147359345452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YBN

Does LM61 YBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YBN is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YBN?
The MOT on LM61 YBN is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YBN done?
LM61 YBN was recorded at 138,041 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 12,027 miles a year.
Has LM61 YBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YBN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 YBN 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 LM61 YBN find?
LM61 YBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; various bodywork damage.

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