Kia logo

Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 HTEMOT history

LC61 HTE is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LC61 HTE red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,177 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,404 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LC61 HTE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 HTE was last recorded at 104,177 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 5,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,109 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,068 miles
Average per year
5,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,177 miles
  • 2025 – 99,109 miles
  • 2024 – 93,816 miles
  • 2023 – 88,327 miles
  • 2022 – 82,396 miles
  • 2021 – 76,828 miles
  • 2020 – 73,532 miles
  • 2019 – 68,726 miles
  • 2018 – 62,970 miles
  • 2017 – 58,486 miles
  • 2016 – 51,473 miles
  • 2015 – 46,049 miles
  • 2014 – 39,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,177 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,177 miles (+5,068)5 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    136417890942
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass99,109 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    222799014561
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,109 miles (+5,293)2 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    515201642082
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass93,816 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,816 miles
    Test number
    496226265082
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,816 miles (+5,489)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,816 miles
    Test number
    119024487950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,327 miles (+5,931)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,327 miles
    Test number
    334309236450
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt slightly perished
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass82,396 miles (+5,568)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    705502384525
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot is leaking grease advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass76,828 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    282152750345
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot is leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail76,828 miles (+3,296)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    819564654479
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot is leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass73,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    944585003233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,532 miles (+4,806)3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    875829616817
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass68,726 miles (+5,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    926417761791
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass62,970 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    217402498564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,486 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,486 miles
    Test number
    538983361352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished in base of tread

  15. Pass51,473 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    784133974354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,049 miles (+6,737)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    375915043023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,312 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,312 miles
    Test number
    576435694227
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing unevenly

Questions about LC61 HTE

Does LC61 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 HTE is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HTE?
The MOT on LC61 HTE is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 HTE done?
LC61 HTE was recorded at 104,177 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,404 miles a year.
Has LC61 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HTE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 HTE 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 LC61 HTE find?
LC61 HTE failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake hose ferrule excessively corroded; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 14 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LC61H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.