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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 RNZMOT history

LC61 RNZ is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 186,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LC61 RNZ black Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,325 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Ceed
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,582 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RNZ was last recorded at 186,325 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2019: 16,612 miles, lower than 167,612 miles on 21 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,308 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,325 miles
  • 2024 – 180,930 miles
  • 2023 – 178,233 miles
  • 2022 – 175,302 miles
  • 2021 – 172,026 miles
  • 2020 – 169,740 miles
  • 2019 – 16,612 miles
  • 2018 – 156,558 miles
  • 2017 – 143,387 miles
  • 2016 – 124,609 miles
  • 2015 – 100,945 miles
  • 2014 – 76,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,325 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear light unit slight damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 205/55/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,325 miles (+17)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,325 miles
    Test number
    886079316709
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail186,308 miles (+5,378)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,308 miles
    Test number
    494617625082
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,930 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,930 miles
    Test number
    346840515428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail180,919 miles (+2,686)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,919 miles
    Test number
    744534491676
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass178,233 miles (+2,931)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,233 miles
    Test number
    283129121755
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,302 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,302 miles
    Test number
    139162055873
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit slight damaged

  7. Fail175,291 miles (+3,265)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,291 miles
    Test number
    967104058378
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit slight damaged

  8. Pass172,026 miles (+11)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,026 miles
    Test number
    955890246390
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail172,015 miles (+2,275)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,015 miles
    Test number
    420148685501
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass169,740 miles (+153,128)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,740 miles
    Test number
    607117394251
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass16,612 miles (-151,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    16,612 miles
    Test number
    749286339256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail167,612 miles (+11,054)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,612 miles
    Test number
    447229833697
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass156,558 miles (+13,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    156,558 miles
    Test number
    594372477327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance

  14. Pass143,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,387 miles
    Test number
    993537419927
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail143,387 miles (+18,778)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,387 miles
    Test number
    172152280734
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass124,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,609 miles
    Test number
    855568079195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside of swept area

  17. Fail124,609 miles (+23,664)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,609 miles
    Test number
    585364146721
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside of swept area

  18. Pass100,945 miles (+24,897)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,945 miles
    Test number
    343773420395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,048 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    176615724388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked/perished
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail76,048 miles3 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    398635224307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked/perished
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LC61 RNZ

Does LC61 RNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RNZ is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RNZ?
The MOT on LC61 RNZ is valid until 21 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 RNZ done?
LC61 RNZ was recorded at 186,325 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has LC61 RNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RNZ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 RNZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 RNZ find?
LC61 RNZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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