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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 HTZMOT history

LC61 HTZ is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LC61 HTZ red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,586 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HTZ
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 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HTZ was last recorded at 126,586 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,584 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,586 miles
  • 2025 – 115,354 miles
  • 2024 – 112,859 miles
  • 2023 – 109,106 miles
  • 2022 – 108,106 miles
  • 2021 – 106,265 miles
  • 2019 – 97,967 miles
  • 2018 – 84,191 miles
  • 2017 – 75,192 miles
  • 2016 – 64,360 miles
  • 2015 – 53,055 miles
  • 2014 – 40,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,586 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • LIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,586 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,586 miles
    Test number
    770564655553
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,584 miles (+11,230)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,584 miles
    Test number
    295701081924
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass115,354 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,354 miles
    Test number
    671793217616
    • AdvisoryLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH
  4. Fail115,337 miles (+2,478)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,337 miles
    Test number
    281684674372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT INNER (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    611866637833
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail112,859 miles (+3,753)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    752122867048
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass109,106 miles (+1,000)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,106 miles
    Test number
    457685162905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass108,106 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    376504334348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,265 miles (+8,298)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,265 miles
    Test number
    222026204035
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass97,967 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    108495991262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail97,967 miles (+13,776)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,967 miles
    Test number
    209519274155
    • Repaired at testSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass84,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    793346471662
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  13. Fail84,191 miles (+8,999)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,191 miles
    Test number
    290173300117
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake noise
  14. Pass75,192 miles (+10,832)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    522271447628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,360 miles (+11,305)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,360 miles
    Test number
    974911251698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    371899645189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,055 miles (+12,984)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    359149410985
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,071 miles
    Test number
    497539584202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 HTZ

Does LC61 HTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 HTZ is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HTZ?
The MOT on LC61 HTZ is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 HTZ done?
LC61 HTZ was recorded at 126,586 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has LC61 HTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HTZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 HTZ 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 HTZ find?
LC61 HTZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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