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Kia Ceed

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 HVJMOT history

LC61 HVJ is a blue petrol Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

LC61 HVJ blue Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
153,643 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HVJ was last recorded at 153,643 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 20,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,520 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
20,123 miles
Average per year
10,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,643 miles
  • 2024 – 133,520 miles
  • 2023 – 128,293 miles
  • 2022 – 122,470 miles
  • 2021 – 114,294 miles
  • 2020 – 110,000 miles
  • 2019 – 98,624 miles
  • 2018 – 86,561 miles
  • 2017 – 86,546 miles
  • 2016 – 75,532 miles
  • 2015 – 59,632 miles
  • 2014 – 45,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,643 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight leak from n/s inner cv boot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wheel alignment requires checking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s & o/s rear trailing arm ( front ) bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,643 miles (+20,123)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    153,643 miles
    Test number
    481563912771
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,520 miles (+5,227)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,520 miles
    Test number
    578452056004
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass128,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,293 miles
    Test number
    226830358999
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake check.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail128,293 miles (+5,823)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,293 miles
    Test number
    411528022867
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working Intermittent operation. (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake check.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass122,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,470 miles
    Test number
    852298432173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,470 miles (+8,176)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,470 miles
    Test number
    639329150060
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Washer jets aim low.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner c.v gaiter leaking grease past small retaining clip.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass114,294 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,294 miles
    Test number
    368078048929
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail114,294 miles (+4,294)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,294 miles
    Test number
    504312486968
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass110,000 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    441999619859
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak from n/s inner cv boot
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment requires checking
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s rear trailing arm ( front ) bushes worn
  10. Fail109,827 miles (+11,203)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    216748589567
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight leak from n/s inner cv boot
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment requires checking
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s rear trailing arm ( front ) bushes worn
  11. Pass98,624 miles (+12,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    984791814063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,561 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,561 miles
    Test number
    434105041877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    112664054423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,546 miles (+11,014)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    612248974676
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBolt loose on air con pump.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge.
  15. Pass75,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    715757511975
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
  16. Fail75,532 miles (+15,900)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,532 miles
    Test number
    149495405704
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    380476798778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,632 miles (+13,767)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,632 miles
    Test number
    726762165635
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing suspension leg distorted (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak under vehicle
  19. Pass45,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    735364294205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,865 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    298514094222
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC61 HVJ

Does LC61 HVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 HVJ expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HVJ?
The MOT on LC61 HVJ expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 HVJ done?
LC61 HVJ was recorded at 153,643 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 10,244 miles a year.
Has LC61 HVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HVJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 HVJ 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 HVJ find?
LC61 HVJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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