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Kia Ceed

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 HYLMOT history

LC61 HYL is a red diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

LC61 HYL red Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,958 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 HYL
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 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 HYL was last recorded at 111,958 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,212 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,746 miles
Average per year
7,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,958 miles
  • 2024 – 109,212 miles
  • 2020 – 84,369 miles
  • 2019 – 77,108 miles
  • 2018 – 69,394 miles
  • 2017 – 62,850 miles
  • 2016 – 50,953 miles
  • 2015 – 39,913 miles
  • 2014 – 26,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,958 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHandbrake requirement only just met - service required

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,958 miles (+2,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,958 miles
    Test number
    325840585529
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirement only just met - service required

  2. Pass109,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,212 miles
    Test number
    386708867197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    532211715199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206839688413
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    751764688020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809546859374
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799228135260
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    457734434052
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass84,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    947338081588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail84,369 miles (+7,261)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    202689909625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass77,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,108 miles
    Test number
    498947179103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,108 miles (+7,714)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,108 miles
    Test number
    697838902011
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass69,394 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    367210906695
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy but no leaks detected and passed brake test.recommend monitoring
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Both fronts on the legal limit**also slick on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail69,394 miles (+6,544)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,394 miles
    Test number
    788295221879
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson strut upper bearings becoming stiff
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy but no leaks detected and passed brake test.recommend monitoring
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **Both fronts on the legal limit**also slick on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass62,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    164064086513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail62,850 miles (+11,897)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,850 miles
    Test number
    270214500539
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    447306073730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,953 miles (+11,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,953 miles
    Test number
    804737183388
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass39,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    904964077570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,913 miles (+13,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    421409120258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass26,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,030 miles
    Test number
    427298484268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 HYL

Does LC61 HYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 HYL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 HYL?
The MOT on LC61 HYL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 HYL done?
LC61 HYL was recorded at 111,958 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 7,687 miles a year.
Has LC61 HYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 HYL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 HYL 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 HYL find?
LC61 HYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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