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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,582 cc

C5 UTMMOT history

C5 UTM is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 18 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

C5 UTM red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,148 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 UTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 UTM was last recorded at 80,148 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,128 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,020 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,148 miles
  • 2025 – 76,128 miles
  • 2024 – 70,509 miles
  • 2023 – 59,472 miles
  • 2022 – 53,477 miles
  • 2021 – 49,578 miles
  • 2020 – 48,826 miles
  • 2019 – 45,987 miles
  • 2018 – 42,312 miles
  • 2017 – 37,156 miles
  • 2016 – 33,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,148 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,148 miles (+4,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    414786729769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,128 miles (+5,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    248751497911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,509 miles (+11,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,509 miles
    Test number
    503424234052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,472 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    127393123865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal requires attention
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low

  5. Fail59,472 miles (+5,995)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    883232763701
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal requires attention
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low

  6. Pass53,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    306422476387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail53,477 miles (+3,899)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,477 miles
    Test number
    683059750632
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,578 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,578 miles
    Test number
    560083387844
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner brake pads look low

  9. Pass48,826 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    363339247192
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass45,987 miles (+3,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    416430824318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,312 miles (+5,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    593492906979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass37,156 miles (+3,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    537830967859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass33,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,387 miles
    Test number
    492235747447
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about C5 UTM

Does C5 UTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 UTM is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 UTM?
The MOT on C5 UTM is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 UTM done?
C5 UTM was recorded at 80,148 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has C5 UTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 UTM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 UTM 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 C5 UTM find?
C5 UTM passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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