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Kia Ceed

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,582 cc

LC61 RZJMOT history

LC61 RZJ is a grey diesel Kia Ceed first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LC61 RZJ grey Kia Ceed – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Ceed, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2025
Mileage
151,114 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RZJ
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
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 RZJ was last recorded at 151,114 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 3,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,535 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,579 miles
Average per year
10,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,114 miles
  • 2024 – 147,535 miles
  • 2023 – 143,595 miles
  • 2022 – 130,421 miles
  • 2021 – 121,507 miles
  • 2020 – 114,370 miles
  • 2019 – 102,378 miles
  • 2018 – 87,759 miles
  • 2017 – 79,687 miles
  • 2016 – 70,535 miles
  • 2015 – 52,972 miles
  • 2014 – 36,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,114 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exsessive blue smoke on warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,114 miles (+3,579)12 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,114 miles
    Test number
    197936251773
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exsessive blue smoke on warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass147,535 miles (+3,940)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,535 miles
    Test number
    944238848194
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,595 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    605190167175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,438 miles (+13,017)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,438 miles
    Test number
    376586267501
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass130,421 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    250485738488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail130,279 miles (+8,772)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,279 miles
    Test number
    976648942498
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass121,507 miles (+135)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    761168304961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm and also worn + losing shape on inner edge

  8. Fail121,372 miles (+7,002)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,372 miles
    Test number
    283556345193
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting low - 3mm and also worn + losing shape on inner edge

  9. Pass114,370 miles (+11,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    484606807027
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has excessive travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r internal handbrake shoes sounds/feels insecure

  10. Pass102,378 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    421335119773
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail102,378 miles (+14,619)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    683264643501
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass87,759 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    765934298690
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail87,759 miles (+8,072)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,759 miles
    Test number
    320433785944
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass79,687 miles (+9,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    532090652682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge is wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner edge wearing unevenly

  15. Pass70,535 miles (+17,563)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    333909300107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,972 miles (+16,573)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,972 miles
    Test number
    947779753691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,399 miles
    Test number
    707110384225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC61 RZJ

Does LC61 RZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 RZJ expired on 19 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RZJ?
The MOT on LC61 RZJ expired on 19 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 RZJ done?
LC61 RZJ was recorded at 151,114 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 10,412 miles a year.
Has LC61 RZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RZJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 RZJ 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 RZJ find?
LC61 RZJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 12 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel; emissions unable to be completed exsessive blue smoke on warm up; front windscreen washer not working, and 15 more.

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