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Kia Ceed

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 HWUMOT history

LC61 HWU is a silver diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LC61 HWU silver Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,794 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HWU was last recorded at 103,794 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,790 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,794 miles
  • 2024 – 97,532 miles
  • 2023 – 85,651 miles
  • 2022 – 70,509 miles
  • 2020 – 62,984 miles
  • 2019 – 56,677 miles
  • 2018 – 47,828 miles
  • 2017 – 37,231 miles
  • 2016 – 30,186 miles
  • 2015 – 24,579 miles
  • 2014 – 18,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,794 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    588662323346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail103,790 miles (+6,258)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    267822871982
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass97,532 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,532 miles
    Test number
    686497428194
    • AdvisoryHandbrake would benefit from adjustment as there is lots of travel in the lever and the parking brake performance requirement was only just met.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the brake pad friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the brake pad friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail97,531 miles (+11,880)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    864648004066
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake would benefit from adjustment as there is lots of travel in the lever and the parking brake performance requirement was only just met.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the brake pad friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the brake pad friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass85,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    397501171279
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges slightly.. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail85,651 miles (+15,142)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    692877781906
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges slightly.. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,509 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,509 miles
    Test number
    841415529177
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail70,509 miles (+44)2 repaired3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,509 miles
    Test number
    930696121665
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline failure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail70,465 miles (+7,481)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,465 miles
    Test number
    671819846220
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass62,984 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    153573939517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,677 miles (+8,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,677 miles
    Test number
    791400911527
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Pass47,828 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    692620248874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  13. Fail47,828 miles (+10,597)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    252140255697
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  14. Pass37,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    327261652615
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail37,231 miles (+7,045)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    721552199461
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass30,186 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,186 miles
    Test number
    306274929008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,579 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    295689482342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,708 miles
    Test number
    868384304378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 HWU

Does LC61 HWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 HWU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HWU?
The MOT on LC61 HWU is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 HWU done?
LC61 HWU was recorded at 103,794 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,414 miles a year.
Has LC61 HWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HWU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 HWU 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 HWU find?
LC61 HWU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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