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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 JFUMOT history

LC61 JFU is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LC61 JFU grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
98,776 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 JFU was last recorded at 98,776 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 6,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,088 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,688 miles
Average per year
7,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,776 miles
  • 2024 – 92,088 miles
  • 2023 – 87,282 miles
  • 2022 – 81,356 miles
  • 2021 – 77,164 miles
  • 2020 – 70,309 miles
  • 2018 – 61,712 miles
  • 2017 – 52,072 miles
  • 2016 – 42,917 miles
  • 2015 – 30,822 miles
  • 2014 – 18,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail98,776 miles
  • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail98,776 miles (+6,688)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    148725692073
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass92,088 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    512710592699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,087 miles (+4,805)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,087 miles
    Test number
    746029516013
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass87,282 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,282 miles
    Test number
    737756439173
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail87,281 miles (+5,925)4 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    848989850492
    • 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass81,356 miles (+4,192)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    81,356 miles
    Test number
    982432654867
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,164 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    885824951499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,309 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    826687239450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,712 miles (+9,640)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    437607495887
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine and undertrays fitted
  10. Pass52,072 miles (+9,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    701818823501
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass42,917 miles (+12,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,917 miles
    Test number
    851043533066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass30,822 miles (+12,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,822 miles
    Test number
    712135684258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,488 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,488 miles
    Test number
    876212614399
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish between tread

Questions about LC61 JFU

Does LC61 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 JFU expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JFU?
The MOT on LC61 JFU expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 JFU done?
LC61 JFU was recorded at 98,776 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 7,810 miles a year.
Has LC61 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JFU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 JFU 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 JFU find?
LC61 JFU failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: fuel tank leaking; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside parking brake inoperative on one side, and 7 more.

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